Sustainability
Our Mission Is To Eliminate Waste
Our mission is to be the preferred steel drums supplier to our customers by providing the best quality, value, and service – while leading in safety and sustainability.
Sustainability to us means ensuring a balance between economic growth, responsibly managing our environmental footprint, and providing prosperity for the entirety of our team and our loyal customers.
Our Trusted Partner Reconditions & Collects Containers
For secure and environmentally friendly reconditioning services for steel drums, plastic drums, and bulk containers, as well as container collection services in the Western US, rely on our partner Container Management Services (CMS).
Note that CMS requires a minimum of 50 drums, 10 IBCs, or a combination to schedule pickups depending on location/distance, and a freight fee may apply. Please also review CMS’s additional empty container requirements.
For collection services outside of the Western US, please contact a Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) member near your collection site. You can find RIPA members here.
250+ Million Pounds of Material Diverted From Landfills & Counting Through Our Trusted Partner, Container Management Services (CMS)
By adhering to multiple sustainable processes that repurpose, recycle, and reduce the usage of materials, we've been able to divert hundreds of millions of pounds of material from landfills since 2007.
Our Business System
We support the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity. This means we consider each element as we conduct our business.
Our foundation is built on respect for people and customers first. Our mission is to be the preferred container supplier to our customers by providing the best quality, value, and service while leading in safety and sustainability.
Industry Support for Improved Sustainability
As a member of various industry organizations, we provide leadership that shapes the way we manufacture and recycle containers and materials. Connecting with industry leaders and our communities helps us to establish our long-term goal of sustainability and safety.
EcoVadis Rated
Our management system is recognized by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Our assessment and approved rating allow us to continue to improve our sustainability processes.
Sustainable Sourcing
We can source steel produced from the electric arc furnace (EAF) process that reduces CO2 by 75% versus the traditional blast oxygen furnace (BOF) method. When sourcing paint and coatings, we use low-emission coatings and recycled paints to protect the environment. We also source nonhazardous chemicals, which improves safety and reduces hazardous toxins and energy consumption.
Reduced Energy Consumption
We collaborate with regional energy trusts to develop action plans and reduce energy consumption.
Our facilities are also optimized to reduce energy consumption:
- At least 10% of our power is from renewable energy sources
- We use lower-energy lighting
- We use high-efficiency ovens