ECO-FRIENDLY MANUFACTURING
Bishop Fixture + Millwork is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through more sustainable processes, materials, and eco-friendly displays + services. Bishop uses CARB 1 or 2 certified materials, low-VOC adhesives & paints, and all wood waste is reused by local Wisconsin dairy farms. Furthermore, our water base paints reduce VOC's by up to 62% compared to lacquers, contain no Hazardous Air Pollutants, and improve finish durability.
The Wisconsin DNR had this to say about Bishop's sustainable initiatives:
"Since 2008, their [Bishop] Balsam Lake facility has reduced hazardous waste by 54%, made significant reductions in energy and natural gas consumption, and instituted extensive recycling of various materials …" -- Wisconsin DNR, Green Tier
Sustainable Processes Include:
- Wood and metal powder coating provides low-VOC alternatives of finishing.
- Automated finishing equipment improves efficiency & reduces overspray.
- Paint booth filtration management reduces waste.
- Wood-waste collection and recycling.
- Paint and metal waste recycling.
- Energy monitoring & management systems reduce heat and energy loss.
- Energy audits help us fine tune our energy conservation efforts.
- Recycling over 90% of our material byproducts, such as premium grade wood waste for use by local dairy farms.
Sustainable Materials Include:
- Low-Voc Paints
- Water Based Paints
- Powder Coating
- CARB Compliant MDF
- Recycled & Recyclable Materials
Support + Initiatives
Bishop has sought support from local and national environmental organizations. With their help, we are increasing efficiencies, reducing waste, and offering our clients greener fixtures and more efficient projects. We are currently pursuing FSC Certification with the Rainforest Alliance, RA Cert Program.
