Home Hardware Lloydminster has long been interested in providing ‘green’ products and taking the steps that we can in order to reduce our waste and consumption. By offering eco-friendly products from our own lines such as Natura, to providing options when we couldn’t from other vendors. We have also paired up with vendors who are equally commited in these pursuits so you can rest assured that when you make a purchase your helping the environment and making the right decision!

To name a few of our vendors who have made big steps in their commitment lets take a look at our first vendor:

All Weather Windows

“ For 30 years we have committed ourselves to manufacturing the most durable, longest lasting windows and doors in the industry. But we know that our products are more than just frames and glass – they are truly your windows to the world. While our quality components and stringent manufacturing processes keep your windows looking beautiful, our environmental practices help ensure your view remains just as striking.

Whether it’s through our recycling programs or our lean manufacturing initiative, we strive to conserve precious resources and eliminate waste at all levels throughout our organization.

All of our products are designed with conservation in mind. Our energy efficient line up helps you reduce your heating and cooling costs year round, saving you money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Each of us must do our part to reduce our environmental footprint. Over the past several years, we have instituted numerous projects under the umbrella of our green initiative. Here are some of the highlights:

Cardboard
All cardboard is currently recycled and is used in the production of cellulose fiber
insulation and other consumer goods.

Polyurethane Insulated Door Panels
The cut-outs from all polyurethane insulated door panels are currently recycled for a
variety of insulation applications in the agricultural sector.

PVC
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our staff and a major investment in infrastructure and cutting edge technology, All Weather Windows is proud to announce that we are now recycling more than 2,000 lbs of PVC each day at our Edmonton manufacturing facility.

In fact, using our state of the art process we’re able to recover 100% of the PVC waste created during manufacturing, salvaging high quality, usable plastics that would otherwise be discarded.

The recovered vinyl is then reprocessed into a variety of consumer goods, including PVC deck and fencing products.

It’s just one of the ways we’re working to reduce waste at all levels throughout our organization.

Lean manufacturing
We utilize Lean Manufacturing processes in our plant to increase the overall efficiency of our manufacturing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing reduces our overall energy consumption which is environmentally responsible.

Heating
The waste heat from our heat ovens (which are used to make sealed glass) is utilized to heat our manufacturing plant, which reduces our overall energy consumption.

Lighting
We are in the process of upgrading all lighting in the manufacturing plant to high efficient lighting in an effort to reduce our overall energy consumption.
All scrap metal is currently recycled.

Wood
We are embracing a number of procedures to reduce the overall wood usage classin our manufacturing facility not directly related to the production of our wood window products.

When you do business with socially responsible companies like All Weather Windows, you’re doing your part to help protect the planet for generations to come.  After all – what good are windows if there is nothing to see?”

For more information on thier program please go to http://www.allweatherwindows.com/area/corporate/green/enviro_responsibility.php

Our next vendor

Alexandria Moulding

“ Do the right thing…

These days, the environment is a hot topic. Everyone is talking about carbon credits, greenhouse gas, climate change and what we can do to help. From certifications such as FSC, SCS Recycled Content and CARB 2 to green building requirements such as LEEDs, and NaHB, there are plenty of options available that get everyone thinking green.

At Alexandria Moulding, we’re completely in support of these initiatives. After all, we’ve been green for a long time. With our roots in our community, we know it’s the right thing to do for our families, for ourselves, and for our planet.

Our ecoPLAN program is centered on providing customers with sustainable and ecologically-responsible quality products at competitive prices. We work diligently with certified supply partners to bring you cost-effective mouldings and sustainable business practices. This means with every ecoPLAN purchase, you are showing your commitment to the environment.”

Our next vendor

Jeld-wen Windows and Doors

“40 Years of Environmentally Responsible Practices and Products

Forty years ago, JELD-WEN® perfected a proprietary process for using wood waste to make moulded wood fiber interior door facings.

JELD-WEN continues to develop and implement measures that build upon its proud history as a leader in environmentally responsible practices and products. These measures allow us to:

• Minimize waste
• Maximize efficient utilization of materials
• Lead by example in environmental stewardship
• Minimize our impact on environmental resources
• Provide customers with environmentally beneficial products”