Portland Environmental Services Honors New System Laundry with Gold Environmental Compliance Award
We are delighted to announce that New System Laundry has been awarded the prestigious Gold Environmental Compliance Award by Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services. This esteemed recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and marks twenty consecutive years of compliance with the bureau’s rigorous pretreatment requirements.
About the Industrial Pretreatment Program
The Industrial Pretreatment Program is an integral part of Portland’s efforts to protect its water resources. Administered by the Bureau of Environmental Services, this program ensures that industrial facilities like ours manage their wastewater discharges in a way that prevents pollutants from entering the public wastewater system. Compliance with these regulations is critical for maintaining the health of our waterways and the efficiency of our wastewater treatment plants.
Our Commitment to Environmental Excellence
For two decades, New System Laundry has consistently met and exceeded the pretreatment standards set by the Bureau of Environmental Services. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to implement best practices and invest in cutting-edge technologies that enhance our wastewater treatment processes. This award is a testament to their hard work and dedication to environmental sustainability.
Innovative Sustainability Practices
At New System Laundry, our commitment to the environment extends beyond compliance. We are proud to recycle and reuse 99% of our wash water, utilizing an advanced filtration system that ensures water is conserved and pollutants are minimized. Last year, we took a significant step forward by installing solar panels that now provide 33% of our annual electricity needs. Additionally, we reclaim foodservice oils from textiles and send them off to be used as biodiesel, further reducing our environmental impact.
Achieving the Gold Standard
The Gold Environmental Compliance Award is not just a recognition of our past efforts; it is a celebration of our ongoing commitment to excellence. It signifies that New System Laundry has maintained a perfect compliance record with all pretreatment requirements, demonstrating our role as a leader in environmental responsibility within the industrial sector.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we remain committed to advancing our environmental initiatives. We will continue to explore innovative solutions to further reduce our environmental footprint and support Portland’s sustainability goals. Our journey towards a greener future is ongoing, and we are excited to continue leading by example.
Thank You
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bureau of Environmental Services for this recognition and for their continuous support and guidance. We also want to thank our dedicated facility management, whose efforts have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Lastly, we thank our customers and community for their unwavering support.
At New System Laundry, we take pride in being part of Portland’s vibrant community and contributing to the well-being of our environment. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Bureau of Environmental Services and to achieving new heights in environmental compliance and sustainability.