At Interface, employee suggestions to minimize material usage and improve the efficiency of equipment and processes resulted in $372 million in cumulative avoided waste cost from 1995 to 2007.
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Technical vs. Organizational Sustainability Approaches
Posted on Sep 17 2009 by Diana Rivenburgh
Conventional Approaches to Sustainability
When organizations consider sustainability, the emphasis is often on environmental aspects and technical expertise. These initiatives could be to measure the carbon footprint, design a LEED certified building, implement energy efficient systems, green the manufacturing process, enhance technology for patient care or prepare sustainability reports.
