Sustainability Articles
Browse below for articles on achieving Zero Landfill at your manufacturing facility.
Calendar: Environmental Days 2026
Calendar of environmental days in 2026 with description, event link, and organizing company or foundation.
Where to Place Oil Absorbents on a Plant Floor
In this article, we’ll explore workplace spill control for safety, emphasizing the 3 Cs: Control, Contain, Clean.
How to Dispose of Used Rags and Oil Absorbents [Compliance Guide]
Find out how to manage your used oil absorbents and rags with this state and federal compliance guide.
7 Strategies for Spill Prevention and Containment in the Workplace
7 simple ways to conduct a spill prevention and containment audit at your facility. These are some of the same strategies we use at ITU AbsorbTech as part of our Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.
Best Oil Absorbent Solutions for Industry
Compare oil absorbent solutions for leaks, drips, and spills for industry including oil dry, disposable, recycled, and reusable pads.
How to Prepare for an ISO 14001 Audit
Complete guide for how to prepare for an ISO 14001 audit with important do’s and don’ts for during the audit.
Take Charge of VOC Emissions Reporting at your Print Facility
Environmental regulations to control the management of solvent related waste are on the rise and are aimed primarily at the printing industry.
50 Sustainability Ideas for Business
50 actionable ideas to be more sustainable at work whether in your manufacturing plant, office, restrooms, breakroom, or in the community.
Apply Life Cycle Thinking to your Print Operations
You can use Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) to gain a holistic perspective of your operation’s environmental footprint – from concept, purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution- to end-of-life by your customers. By revealing the big picture, a life cycle approach ensures that you aren’t improving in one area at the expense of another.
Oil Absorbent Reuse: How to Start a Program at your Facility
Oil absorbents help prevent slips and fall on your production floor. The problem with most absorbents, however, is that once they are fully saturated, they become part of your waste stream.
25 Ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Industrial Waste
Waste streams for industrial materials can be difficult to deal with. Today, we’re going to share 25 ways to reduce, reuse, or recycle the industrial waste at your facility. Many of these examples are utilized by some of the world’s biggest and best manufacturers.
Corporate Environmental Sustainability Goals: 45 Examples & Definitions
Driving a new sustainability initiative or revitalizing your company’s strategy? Explore 45 examples and definitions of corporate environmental sustainability to inspire impactful change and align with your business goals.
Excluded Solvent Contaminated Wipes [Compliance Guide]
Get the facts on how to store, manage, and transport solvent-contaminated wipes at your facility.
Shop Towel Service vs. Disposable Wipes – Get the Facts.
Should your company choose disposable wipes or a shop towel rental program for your facility? Here are some facts to help you decide.
Waste Reduction Practices at ITU AbsorbTech
ITU AbsorbTech operates all processing facilities under the belief that Environmental Responsibility is essential. Textile products that are reused many times eliminate the waste created by disposable products and conserves natural resources.
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