Grand Traverse Plastics is a manufacturer of close tolerance plastic injection molded components and assemblies. We are dedicated to carrying out this responsibility in a manner that demonstrates true leadership in environmental management while continuing to provide the highest level of service to our customers. We will demonstrate our commitment to this policy through:
- Energy Management Improvement and Environmental Risk Reduction – We will identify, minimize and prevent pollution and reduce identified hazards and risks in areas attributed to our operations, wherever feasible,
- Continual Improvement – We will continue to seek out ways to improve our environmental performance throughout the organization, and
- Regulatory Compliance – We will meet or exceed applicable and relevant regulatory requirements and other industry standards/guidelines to which we subscribe.
This policy will be conveyed to all Grand Traverse Plastics’ employees and onsite contractors and made available to the public or other interested parties upon request.
Energy Reduction
- A capital equipment policy to purchase energy-saving electric molding machines where feasible. Grand Traverse Plastics is actively upgrading its machine mix to all electric and hybrid electric machines (all electric injection unit/hydraulic clamp) where possible.
- An aggressive capital plan to upgrade high-energy-use equipment, such as compressors, automation and material drying systems, to equipment requiring less energy.
- The conversion of office and plant lighting to environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient T8 and/or T5 fluorescent systems.
Water Use Reduction & Testing
- Installing close-loop water systems in all plants to conserve water usage.
- Regular testing of water
Waste Reduction
- Implementing paper, pallet and corrugated recycling programs in all GTP plants.
- Using regrind, where allowable, back into the molding process, while selling all unusable regrind to third-party recyclers to be recycled for use in the reprocessing marketplace.
- Making extensive use of runner-less mold technology to minimize resin use.
Chemical Management
