The term Ecological Footprint refers to a metric used to calculate the stress an entity places on the planet. As a company, Bishop Fixture & Millwork makes a personal commitment to continuous improvement in all of its business practices. Therefore it's part of our mission to reduce Bishop's footprint and be a progressive source of sustainable manufacturing and environmentally conscious fixtures. We understand that achieving greater harmony with the environment is a serious, long-term commitment, and therefore 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.
"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 Department of Natural Resources, Green Tier
BISHOP'S ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
Bishop has eliminated all heavy metals from its finishing products, all paint and metal shop waste is recycled into fuel, and the company's finishing process is operated under two air permits from the state of Wisconsin. Energy monitoring systems reduce heat and energy loss, while energy audits help us fine tune our energy conservation efforts. We currently recycle 98% to 99% of our operating byproducts, such as premium grade wood waste.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Bishop views environmental sustainability as a baseline factor in its new and existing business and manufacturing practices. We are committed to reducing our impact from the paper and ink to the wood and paint we use, and any new project endeavors are focused on meeting triple bottom line objectives. In 2010, Bishop will pursue the following sustainable initiatives:
- Implementation of (EMS) Environmental Management System
- Continued Energy Reduction & Recycling Improvements
- Investigate Biomass Waste to Energy Opportunities
