October 30, 2009
Mattel U.S. Distribution System Cuts CO2 Emissions by 30%
To reduce environmental impacts at its manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, Mattel has implemented several projects aimed at reducing energy and water use, shrinking product packaging, and reducing waste, according to the firm’s 2009 Global Citizen Report (PDF).
Energy-saving projects at its manufacturing facilities include the installation of an evaporative air cooler on a painting line, which saves more then 130,000 kilowatt hours per year, and energy-saving lighting units, saving 20 percent on electricity costs. The company also replaced hydraulic injection molding machines with electrical machines, saving 40 percent on electricity….
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