ACI Alloys is committed to minimizing waste and pollution and maximizing wise conservation of our natural resources. To that end, we have adopted the following "green manufacturing business practices." The practices, as described below, exceed the recommendations of the Green Business Program of the City of San Jose, Ca.

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Green Checklist for Manufacturing Businesses Developed by ACI Alloys staff in June, 2007 Adopted by ACI Alloys Management Jan, 2008 (Latest update 10/12/09)  

Management Practices	adopt a Green Policy periodically review Policy empower a Green Team adopt an environmental management system train employees for waste reduction encourage bicycling/carpools/transit de-subsidize parking offer flex hours offer telecommuting communicate Green Policy to customers locate centrally to minimize sprawl	Central location, near downtown and airports Environmentally-minded Joe, on bike
Building  Practices	xeriscape the landscaping optimize passive solar for summer/winter use natural lighting where possible use green materials in construction/decorating shade vegetation over roads and parking use BACT emissions controls capture and reuse rainwater optimize ventilation alternatives to heating/AC maximize noise reduction	Passive solar and xeriscaping
Manufacturing Processes	maintain and update safety equipment upgrade to energy-efficient equipment install low-wattage lighting convert to biodegradable cleaning supplies preventively maintain equipment resell/donate old equipment reuse materials where possible recycle waste/scrap install wastewater traps source materials locally	Metal scrap for reclaim Equipment to donate
Office Practices	convert toward a paperless office make two sided copies recycle paper recycle ink cartridges,  recycle electronic equipment use local suppliers install low-flush toilets switch to reusable from disposable kitchen service	Paper/Can/Bottle recycling corner
Shipping/  Receiving	reuse styrofoam peanuts reuse boxes recycle unusable packaging material switch to paperless shipping consolidate pickups and deliveries upgrade to fuel-efficient vehicles	Stephen reusing peanuts
Utilities Services	recycle water in cooling systems use greywater irrigation use electric company with renewable portfolio install timers on irrigation, power, termostat, etc. use motion sensors on lighting, monitors, etc.	Joe checking H2O recirculation tanks
Waste   Handling	reclaim oil/lubricants/chemicals separate recyclables from garbage arrange landscaping waste pickup	Chau reclaiming oil

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