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Our Facility
The PARTNERS facility is located in Kent, Washington, just south of Seattle. We occupy about 100,000 square feet of office, production, and warehouse space, all on one property. PARTNERS has made a considerable effort to be as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible.
Reduction in Gas and Electric Usage
- Production plant light fixtures changed to high efficiency fluorescent lighting, which reduces plant light electric usage by 75%
- New roof with white reflective coating, which reduces heat loss and heat gain, thereby reducing gas and electric usage
- Foil-backed insulation rather than craft paper backed insulation, which helps with heat retention and reduces gas and electric usage
Power Sources
- EPA Green Power Program - 125% green power resources
- PSE Green Power Program - 100% green power sources
To read more about the EPA Green Power Partnership, please click here.
To read more about the PSE Green Power Program, please click here
Material Sources
- Paper board cartons are made from renewable managed forest products certified by the FSC or SFI
- Boxes are purchased from a manufacturer who also uses 100% green power
- All low or no VOC materials used in remodeling of the office space: flooring, paint, cabinets, new desks and chairs
- We use green cleaning supplies consistent with the USDA Organic standards
Recycling
- Garbage production reduced by 80%
- All food waste is given to a chicken feed manufacturer
- All cardboard, paper-board, office paper, plastic film, BOPP, and plastic trays are recycled
- All batteries and light bulbs are recycled and employees are encouraged to bring batteries and light bulbs from home
- Office ink cartridges are returned to the manufacturer for recycling
Future Initiatives
- Heat recapture from ovens to heat the building
- Green gas program
- Other green programs which become available
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