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Sustainable Solutions
One World. One Lid at a Time.
When it comes to saving the planet, every little thing is a really big deal. That's why LMI Packaging Solutions specializes in producing the most innovative products on the market today, like our Eco-LidTM family of products, while working and researching better methods and materials for the future. We create top-line packaging materials that are more innovative, more environmentally friendly and less wasteful.
Progress Toward Sustainability Goals
LMI Packaging Solutions is committed to an integrated approach regarding our environmental footprint. We are currently involved in a review of both our purchasing and manufacturing processes. LMI Packaging’s goals are to optimize our operations where possible to achieve substantial and sustainable reductions in waste output and energy savings. Here are a few of our achievements to date:
LMI Packaging has implemented a facility wide recycling program that includes office paper, PET plastic containers, aluminum cans, corrugated, foil and non-food products. This has resulted in a 75% reduction of solid waste volume being taken to the landfill.
Our company utilizes 97% water-based ink ingredients in our flexographic printing process that are non-toxic, lead-free and do not contain any heavy metals. The water-based inks used do not produce odors normal associated with solvent-based inks.
Energy saving options have are a high priority for LMI Packaging. We invited our local utility company to review our packaging facility and discuss available options to reduce consumption. Our first step has been a thorough review of our energy usage numbers. Our goal is to create a baseline to chart progress on the changes and improvements we make.
In celebration of Earth Day 2010 , LMI Packaging’s executive team approved a capital requisition to install a state-of-the-art heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) control system that reduces the demand for natural gas and electricity. The new system will provide more control over the dates, times, and temperatures for operating the HVAC in the production, warehouse, and office areas, especially during times of in occupancy such as weekends and holidays.
The annualized benefits of this change are equivalent to the following reductions:
48 tons of Green House Gases, or
23 cars removed from the road, or
5,950 fewer gallons of natural gas, or
142 barrels of oil not used.
For LMI Packaging, developing a sustainable environmental approach to business involves every department and doesn’t end at the door. We are developing an employee awareness program highlighting benefits of recycling and energy savings within our facility and at home. LMI Packaging is committed to living our goal of - Working Together, Growing Together to provide lifelong measurable impact to the stakeholders of our community.
