• The facility itself operates under an EPA approved clean air permit.
• With continued investments (of millions of dollars) in the facility, Americo has reduced their energy consumption by 30% in a very short time.
• Americo has replaced their old HVAC systems with the new low energy High Seer rated systems resulting in reduced carbon footprints.
• Motors, in the manufacturing process, have been placed on variable frequency drives (VFD) resulting in energy efficiency and reducing consumption by more than 30%.
• Americo’s main facility in Georgia is getting a roof replacement with a highly reflective elastomeric coating that reduces the internal temperature and conserves energy.
• The highly powerful halogen lighting systems are being replaced by T8 fluorescent lighting systems reducing energy consumption and increasing the lumens per sq. ft.
• HVAC systems in Americo’s offices are designed to automatically sense occupation levels and adjust cooling rates resulting in energy savings.
• The current purchasing system of Americo is paperless and they also encourage EDI processing for customers who do not need paper, thus reducing waste.
• With convenient placement of bins across Americo’s facilities, waste disposal is efficient and categorized.

Another environment-friendly milestone that Americo has achieved is to create a pond at is main facility in an area where wild grass grew. This pond has been designed and made in such a manner that it can preserve wild life. It captures rain water and storm run-off water to keep itself full and is home to several species of fish. The pond is surrounded by forty types of terrestrial plants and also has twenty more aquatic plants enclosed within, all planted with care and need assessment. This pond is also home to thirty Koi fish rescued from the University of Georgia and is known to attract at least fifteen species of birds and seven species of dragonflies to its radius.

More and more businesses need to get environment-friendly in Americo’s mode to make the green drive a success story.

Have any specific concerns about green or about how our industry can not only survive in the current markets but excel, drop us a line or give us a call.

Microfibers are very thin filaments blended from polyester and nylon which have been chemically split into even thinner fibers. Split fibers are better for cleaning, because their increased surface area enables them to capture and retain more dirt particles. Looking at an average hard surface floor, it appears that the floor is a smooth surface. However, on the microscopic level, this floor is not a seamless smooth surface, but is in fact punctuated by grooves and ridges.

These grooves and ridges are the homes to two other words: dust and dirt. If one were to use a traditional mop to eradicate these unclean culprits, the dust and dirt would simply be pushed around, filling up the grooves and ridges on the floor. The dirt is displaced – it is not removed.

However, if one were to use a microfiber mop in lieu of a traditional mop, the microfibers can reach into the grooves, grab the dirt and dispose of it for good.

Okay so how does Microfibers = Saving Money?

• Microfiber cleaning uses up to 95% less chemicals and water, thus saving on cost AND even providing greener cleaning.
• Microfiber mops and cloths can be laundered and reused hundreds of times, resulting in an estimated 60% lifetime cost savings.
• Microfiber mops are 75% lighter and reduce worker strain, saving as much as 20% in labor costs per days.

If all of these cost savings don’t sway you maybe the fact that the unique construction of microfibers allow it to collect and hold dust, dirt and allergens better than traditional cleaning methods. In fact, tests have shown that microfibers reduce bacteria levels by as much as 99%!

(All facts based on testing by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Using Microfiber Mops in Hospitals. Environmental Best Practices for Health Care Facilities, November 2002.)

Dilution Control
Do you or your staff dilute chemicals by simply pouring the product from the bottle into a bucket, or as our industry likes to call it the “Glug Glug method”? Are you still using measuring cups or bottle pumps? If you answered yes to these questions, you might find the performance of a dilution control system very beneficial.

Dilution control systems eliminate the guess work and prevent chemical contact with your skin and clothing. Each unit is calibrated to properly dispense the correct amount of chemical and water at the touch of a button. No waste means huge savings on water and chemicals. Each product is packaged in a high concentrated formula, which reduces both inventory and packaging waste.

Therefore, the Dilution Control formula is quite simple:

No guess work + Economically Efficient + Safer = Better Productivity and Increased Savings

Read to more about Spruce Industries’ dilution control systems follow the links below:

Butcher’s Outpost
Butcher’s Command Center
Butcher’s RTD