{"id":82069,"date":"2022-04-19T13:13:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T18:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=82069"},"modified":"2022-04-19T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:29:18","slug":"how-owc-is-reducing-its-carbon-footprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/82069-how-owc-is-reducing-its-carbon-footprint\/","title":{"rendered":"How OWC is Reducing its Carbon Footprint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the start of &#8220;Earth Week&#8221; 2022! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we&#8217;ll be featuring several articles leading up to Earth Day on Friday, April 22\u2014highlighting the importance that <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/thinkgreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainability<\/a> plays in OWC&#8217;s business operations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change is no longer an accessory issue or pet cause. It is at the forefront of humanity\u2019s collective mind\u2014fast becoming an integral part of the agenda for most governments, businesses, and individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without addressing climate change, we may end up in a situation beyond repair. The number one way to stop, and hopefully reverse, climate change is by reducing the carbon footprint of our society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-carbon-footprint\">What is a carbon footprint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of a carbon footprint as a byproduct of human activity. I have a carbon footprint. You have a carbon footprint. Every business you interact with has one, too. And it\u2019s all interconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions (a measure of carbon dioxide and methane) attributed to any entity\u2014a person, nation, system, business, service, or product. Greenhouse gases are the direct cause of global warming, and subsequently climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although impossible to calculate exactly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=d2525aa952b83957cfbd9de90ca693973f12a2438afe997b75cb989f0aa83a4bJmltdHM9MTY1MDM4MDgxMyZpZ3VpZD04NzQyNTc2OS1mYWUwLTRhYmQtOTRjMC01NTIzMGMxZmQwYmQmaW5zaWQ9NTE2MQ&amp;ptn=3&amp;fclid=5891417b-bff2-11ec-bd4a-8dfae8a019c1&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmF0dXJlLm9yZy9lbi11cy9nZXQtaW52b2x2ZWQvaG93LXRvLWhlbHAvY2FyYm9uLWZvb3RwcmludC1jYWxjdWxhdG9yLz9tc2Nsa2lkPTU4OTE0MTdiYmZmMjExZWNiZDRhOGRmYWU4YTAxOWMx&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nature Conservancy estimates<\/a> the carbon footprint of each American is sixteen tons\u2014one of the highest rates in the world\u2014while the average human footprint globally is 4 tons. But this burden does not fall on the individual. Big business and industry are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-owc-is-on-a-mission\">OWC is on a mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, corporations understand that they have a responsibility to the environment, and many are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. The consensus is that change needs to take place on all levels. When we operate as a community, we can get it done together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental stewardship is one of OWC\u2019s core values, which is why CEO and founder, Larry O\u2019Connor has been on a mission to go green. Since 2003, OWC has implemented sustainable business practices at every level of operation from building to shipping and continues to look for opportunities to practice impact reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated efforts in green building, waste reduction, resource conservation, energy efficiency, energy generation, product trade-in reuse\/recycling, and product life extension have the cumulative effect of reducing not only OWC\u2019s carbon footprint but yours, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solid-waste-recycling\">Solid waste recycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine your home waste-free. Seems nearly impossible, right? But this is exactly what OWC aims to do: reduce the amount of material entering the solid waste stream to zero. Landfills are the third-largest source of methane (CH<sub>4<\/sub>) emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OWC has achieved an amazing 94% recycling rate through the following initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aggressive corrugated cardboard recycling program (expanded to aluminum and plastic)<\/li><li>Employee waste recycling program<\/li><li>On-site composting in the employee garden<\/li><li>Exclusive use of recyclable aluminum and plastic containers in employee vending machines&nbsp;<\/li><li>Donating printer toner cartridges to local schools and aluminum cans to animal shelters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-water-efficiency-and-conservation\">Water efficiency and conservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenhouse gases are also produced by wastewater treatment, which is why OWC has implemented advanced waterless and ultra-efficient fixtures in restrooms and throughout their buildings, and as a result, has conserved thousands of gallons of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, OWC manages its impact on the biosphere by using a bio-aquifer storm system technology around their campus, which channels water into a bioswale to filter the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-green-building-construction-and-design\">Green building construction and design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/leed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEED\u00ae Platinum Certification<\/a> by the Green Building Certification Institute, was awarded to OWC for the OWC Headquarters in Woodstock, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1.jpg\" alt=\"OWC Headquarters, Woodstock, IL\" class=\"wp-image-82177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1-284x82.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1-190x55.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1-284x82@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/OWC-HQ1-190x55@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>OWC Headquarters, Woodstock, IL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Efficient construction standards adhered to by OWC include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Energy-efficient use of a construction site<\/li><li>Sourcing locally produced materials to avoid transportation emissions<\/li><li>Using environmentally sustainable, low-volatile, organic compound\u2013building materials<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Innovative design features of the OWC headquarters contribute to the day-to-day impact reduction of OWC operations, indirectly reducing its carbon footprint:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Flat roof design with a white thermoplastic coating to reduce cooling needs<\/li><li>Daylight-harvesting system to reduce lighting energy usage<\/li><li>Pyrolytic glass windows to filter UV light and heat<\/li><li>Sunshade windows to reduce summer heat gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geothermal-heating-and-cooling\">Geothermal heating and cooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OWC headquarters in Woodstock utilizes a geothermal heating and cooling system\u2014an environmentally safe, biodegradable liquid is pumped through deep geo-wells year-round for efficient heating and cooling. Yet another way OWC is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renewable-on-site-energy-sources\">Renewable on-site energy sources&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OWC\u2019s day-to-day operation is powered by sustainable, renewable sources of energy, all of which are generated on-site through solar panels and wind turbines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>OWC made history by becoming the first manufacturer\/distributor in the U.S. to become 100% on-site wind-powered.&nbsp;<\/li><li>OWC generates more power than it consumes, an impressive goal they reached in 2015.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-together-with-owc-you-make-a-difference\">Together with OWC, you make a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to all these efforts to lessen their impact on the Earth, OWC wants to help you reduce your carbon footprint, too.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/art_es_anna\/with\/415400769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82071\" width=\"290\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z.jpg 580w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-284x189.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-180x120@2x.jpg 360w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-284x189@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/415400769_30f88ddcb1_z-190x127@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that electronic waste is hazardous and toxic, and poses a risk to human health and the environment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-waste releases harmful chemicals that leach into the soil, water, and food supplies.  And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/science-nature\/burning-truth-behind-e-waste-dump-africa-180957597\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-waste dumping<\/a> exposes workers, some of which are children, to dangerous working conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, e-waste speeds climate change as more products must be manufactured, and the breakdown of used products increases greenhouse gas emissions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the World Health Organization, humans must limit e-waste.&nbsp;Here\u2019s where you get to participate\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trade-ins-and-product-life-extension\">Trade-ins and product life extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/trade-in-your-mac\">OWC\u2019s trade-in program <\/a>ensures your old computer does not end up in a landfill. The product will be refurbished and find its new home.&nbsp; Any parts removed are cleaned and assessed for either reuse or recycling. In return, you receive a fair offer in the form of a credit toward a new product, or they\u2019ll cut you a check.&nbsp; And before your hardware is kaput or outdated, you can extend the life of your computer with memory or storage upgrades\u2014a service that OWC is reputed for.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extending the life of your Apple computer saves you money and trading it in ensures its viable parts and materials are put to best use by being safely reused or recycled.  Simply doing business with a sustainable company is an action on your part to make the world a better place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/electronics-donation-and-recycling#where\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>, for more information about recycling your e-waste, such as tips on protecting your information and a directory of e-waste recycling events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Header image: Creative Commons via Pixabay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-articles\">Related articles:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/73770-sustainability-matters-an-earth-day-message-from-owc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sustainability Matters: An Earth Day Message From OWC<\/a><\/li><li><a 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