Scholle highlights sustainability successes at plants in Schalbach, France, Breda, the Netherlands, and Gateshead, England; successes include paperboard and plastic recycling achievements, reductions in greenhouse gases, waste reduction and more

Elyse Blye

NORTHLAKE, Illinois , July 2, 2014 (press release) – Sustainability is an element of our culture at Scholle. Our sustainability goals are not only a global level initiative; they are enforced at a local level as well. All of our facilities understand the importance of giving back to the community and taking care of the environment.

Let’s take a look at what our plant facilities in Europe have accomplished so far this year!

Schalbach, France:

48 tons of cardboard and 60 tons of plastic have been recycled since 2000 and 2009 respectively
Lamp repairs reduced electricity power wattage from 1750 Watts to 464 Watts
Annual donations to the local fire department and World Food Day

Breda, Netherlands

Electricity consumption is entirely from renewable resources which is equivalent to a CO2 reduction of 1,500 tons per year
Gas used for heat in the winter is now “green”. The CO2 is compensated for 100%.
Compressor units were replaced and an IFC controller was installed which lead to savings of 228,546 kWh (kilowatt hours)

Gateshead, England

Sensor lighting was installed in offices
Waste was reduced to 13% landfill with a target of August 2014 to be landfill free
Donation to local Gateshead Food Bank and Local Bobby Robson cancer charity

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