Expansion Management

On Earth Day Vow to Become a Zero Landfill Facility

April 23, 2011

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing facility (TIEM) in Columbus, Indiana achieved zero landfill status in 2004.

Subaru of Indiana did it in 2007.

Lipton Tea's plant in Suffolk, Virginia got there in 2009.

Burt's Bees of Durham, North Carolina joined the club in 2010.

And there are many more.

Now it's your turn. On May 18th, at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, manufacturers have the opportunity to tour the plant and learn how it's done. For information on the workshop that includes other speakers click here.

Each year the U.S. creates 243 million tons of waste (according to the EPA) with more than half ending up in landfills.

Let's put a stop to this.

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Adrienne Selko Blog | Senior Editor

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko manages IndustryWeek’s Expansion Management, delivering ideas and information about how successful manufacturers leverage location to gain competitive advantage. She explores the strategies behind why companies located their headquarters, research institutes, factories, warehouse and distribution centers and other facilities where they did, and how they benefit from the decision.

Adrienne is also the editorial coordinator of the IndustryWeek Expansion Management Roundtable events, which unites economic development professionals to network and discuss the latest trends in site location.

As well, Adrienne tells the stories of successful companies in the biotechnology and life sciences industries.

In the past, Adrienne has managed IndustryWeek’s award-winning website, overseeing eNewletters, webinars, and contributed content. Before joining the staff, Adrienne was managing editor of corporate publications at a large regional financial institution. She also ran a public relations and marketing company that published a best-selling healthcare book.

Adrienne received a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and is especially interested in wellness and natural health.