Project Green Shield is a commitment to more sustainable manufacturing. Since implementation, we have reduced our contribution to US landfills by 1/3rd, recycle an average of 2.5 tons of paper, plastic and cardboard every month, and an average of 140 tons of non-ferrous metals every month.
Duke Manufacturing Co. is honored to have received the Energy Champion Plant award for achieving more than 250,000 million Btu total energy savings or more than 15% total energy savings and reporting progress on schedule. In 2009, ITP awarded 140 plants for making significant progress in implementing the energy savings opportunities identified. In total, the award recipients achieved more than $47 million in cost savings and 6.4 trillion Btu in total energy savings.
Our commitment to, and partnership in the voluntary program of ENERGY STAR, embraces Duke's initiative of creating a difference in the business community through our commitment to energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
