If you operate an industrial facility, you might be slightly concerned about how or if it can be made more sustainable. Chances are, you will be asked to change your processes in the near future, so how can you do this without increasing your overheads significantly? The answer might be easier and cheaper than you think – read on for more information and ideas. 

 

Use Green Products 

 

In the past, green products were seen as outlandish and unviable for businesses, but that’s all changed in recent years as manufacturers have seen the wisdom in developing cleaning products and industrial products that avoid using chemicals that are harmful to the planet.

 

If you are operating an industrial company, then you need a range of industrial products that won’t affect the day-to-day operation of your business but also conform to environmental standards. The good news is that “green chemistry” is also an industry in the ascendency.

 

Reduce Water Usage 

 

It’s standard practice for businesses to wash their floors and industrial machines using water; after all, it’s the most plentiful and convenient commodity. The trouble is that using water to clean industrial processes collects chemicals and washes the toxic water into the food chain.  

 

The alternative is a process called “dry machining” that allows you to clean your machines and industrial units without using water and harming the environment. Dry machining allows you to create the products in your factory without using water or fluid, so there is little or no clean-up.

 

Improve Digital Space 

 

Digital space is a priority when it comes to sustainability practices in your industrial business. While it may be difficult to replace many of the processes in the factory with sustainable alternatives, it is not hard to improve the digital infrastructure of your offices and workstations. 

 

One route to success is to use Process Behavior Charts that allow you to effectively monitor your workforce and plan your operations to reduce wasted time and resources. When you are faced with optimizing your business for sustainability, it’s a good idea to start where it’s easy.   

 

Fix Equipment 

 

Recycling and upcycling have always been a major part of the sustainability movement, but it has not always been taken seriously by businesses, especially industrial ones. But why not? Especially when much of the older machinery ends up in the scrapyard leaking chemicals. 

 

The fact is that a lot of this equipment can either be re-used or re-purposed. In the event that it cannot be re-used or re-purposed, the parts can be melted down and sold with the money being reinvested in the business. It’s time to start looking into re-use and upcycling for industries.

  

Use Renewable Power 

 

One of the main reasons we find ourselves in a climate emergency is because of the unregulated carbon emissions emitted into the atmosphere over the decades. With renewable power more accessible and affordable than ever before, it’s now time to invest heavily in it. Not only is renewable power more accessible than before, but it is now more affordable as well.