National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT) Program

To access applications & Annual Progress Report, see the following link.

Donora, Pennsylvania

In February 2005, Spartech Polycom Donora 1 Plant was named a member to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT). The Performance Track rewards facilities that voluntarily exceed regulatory requirements ("Beyond Compliance"), implement systems for improving environmental management, work with their communities and set a three-year goal for improvement in environmental performance. The Donora 1 facility has initially targeted four environmental improvement goals. These goals include: Reducing overall landfill waste by 5%, reducing cardboard waste by 2%, replacing all of the plant fluorescent bulbs with energy efficient "ecobulbs", and upon replacement of motors purchasing "E" rated motors if feasible. Within the first year of the landfill reduction goal, they have surpassed the 5% reduction effort and continue to make improvement with a waste reduction initiative. Additionally, they have re-lamped all fluorescent bulbs to the energy efficient "ecobulbs".

Pictured from left to right:
Mike Tordella - Polycom EHS Manager,
Kevin Herron - Maintenance Manager,
Dale Scagline - Production Manager,
Rich Evans - Quality Manager,
and Jim Rungo - Plant Manager
 

Lockport, New York

The Spartech Polycom Lockport was recognized as the first Spartech facility to be accepted into the EPA Performance Track Program in 2003.  Through the 3-year renewal process the facility is currently in their second term within the Program.  Program “Beyond Compliance” commitments have included reductions in waste generation, improvements with internal recycling, and increased utilization of recycled material.  
   
 

Paulding, Ohio

Spartech Plastics announces that its Paulding, Ohio location has been named a member to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT). The Performance Track rewards facilities that voluntarily exceed regulatory requirements, implement systems for improving environmental management, work with their communities and set a three-year goal for improvement in environmental performance. The Spartech Paulding Ohio facility looks forward to partnering with the community as well as improving the environment. The areas for targeted environmental improvement include reduced electrical consumption, reduction in solid waste disposal, reduced water consumption and a habitat conservation project while working in partnership with the local Pheasants Forever Chapter.

Pictured from left to right:
Greg White - Paulding Mayor,
Harry Wiebe - Paulding Village Administrator,
Brad Bair - Production Manager,
Randy Daeger - President, Village Council and Spartech Scheduler/Logistics Manager,
Al Cook - Region EHS Manager,
Kevin Eitniear - Plant Manager,
Jeff Dye - Operations Manager
 
 

Arlington, Texas

Building on its fine resume for environmental friendliness and safety, the Spartech Plastics, Arlington, Texas plastic sheet and rollstock facility has been named a member of the Unites States EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT). This facility has been rewarded for their commitment to exceed regulatory requirements and continually work toward improvement in environmental performance.

Factors in achieving this designation including Spartech Arlington’s success in many area including:

  • Numerous awards for "Outstanding Wastewater Excellence" from the City of Arlington.
  • Recipient of Spartech Corporation's POP-Pyramid of Productivity environmental award in 2002 for water use reduction.
  • SPI-Society of Plastics Industry's safety awards and promotion of SPI's Operation Clean Sweep a "Zero Pellet Loss" program.
  • Accreditation to ISO 9001-2000 standard Certificate of Registration/Quality-BSEN ISO9001:2000-FM33921 - 4/18/96 and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:1996 standard -BSEN ISO14001:1996 - 7/15/04.


Pictured:
Arlington, Texas Team
 
 

Muncie, Indiana

In February 2005, Spartech Plastics announced that its Muncie, Indiana location was named a member to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT).  The Muncie Indiana location marked the fifth Spartech location accepted into the program.  The target areas for environmental improvement include innovative equipment design to reduce waste related to raw material consumption, reduced packaging material use and disposal, minimization of non-hazardous waste generation and disposal, and reduced energy consumption.  The Muncie team is confident that the above targeted improvements will have a positive impact on both the environment as well as the profitability of the facility.
 
 
Lockport, New York is also a member of the NEPT Program