Steps to Green Manufacturing

Identify the wastes
    1.    Minimize inputs, including packaging
    2.    Recycle materials
        a.    Decide what materials can be recycled.
        b.    Establish recycling rules in your plant.
        c.     Train
    3.    Set-up recycling stations
    4.    Re-use inputs, including packaging and water
    5.    Train

Assessing your energy performance helps you to:
        * Categorize current energy use by fuel type, operating division, facility,
       product line, etc.
        * Identify high performing facilities for recognition and replicable practices.
        * Prioritize poor performing facilities for immediate improvement.
        * Understand the contribution of energy expenditures to operating costs.
        * Develop a historical perspective and context for future actions and
       decisions.
        * Establish reference points for measuring and rewarding good
       performance.