Wilsonart Partners with Green Standards to Repurpose Headquarters Equipment
for Central Texas Non-Profits and Reduce Waste, Fuel and Carbon Emissions
TEMPLE, Texas (December, 2013) – Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer and distributor of
decorative surfaces with operations in Temple, Texas, had not only outgrown its 30-year-old
headquarters, but the company would soon have to relocate its offices with the expansion of
Interstate Highway 35. Wilsonart partnered with Green Standards to decommission its
headquarters and donated office furniture and equipment to local non-profit groups, while
diverting more than 25 tons of material from area landfills.
“Relocating more than 60 employees and moving out of a building with more than 30 years of
history is no easy task,” said Jason Lambert, Relocation Project Coordinator at Wilsonart. “It’s in
our corporate culture to think about our community and our impact on the environment, so we
turned to Green Standards to help us make the right choices and ensure that as much as
possible was upcycled for the good of our local community and the earth.”
Furniture & Equipment Benefit Local Non-Profits
The company channeled furniture and equipment valued at more than $5,700 to the local
chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Families in Crisis Inc., which houses, supports
and empowers people experiencing family violence, sexual violence and homelessness. The
donations were disbursed primarily through the United Way of Central Texas, a long-time
Wilsonart partner.
“The bookshelves, table and chairs are greatly appreciated by our members,” says Linda Morris,
shelter coordinator at Families in Crisis. “Wilsonart’s support will go a long way to improve the
lives of the families in our community.”
Upcycled Materials Support Wilsonart’s Sustainability Commitments
According to Green Standards, the more than 25 tons that were diverted from area landfills
equates to a reduction of 72 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, 8,072 gallons of gasoline
consumed, and a reduction of CO2 emissions from 11 homes annually.
Wilsonart’s commitment to sustainability is reflected throughout its manufacturing processes
and corporate culture. Between 2010-2012, the company reduced raw material by 7.8 million
pounds through processing investments, reduced 79,467 gallons of fuel through usage of superefficient tractors and tires, reduced electricity usage throughout its enterprise by 2,121,231
kWh, recycled 4.5 million pounds of paper, packaging, metal, glass, etc., and reduced material
sent to landfill by 12.1 million pounds through recycling and waste reduction. For more
information about Wilsonart’s sustainability efforts, click here.
About Wilsonart
Wilsonart LLC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of High Pressure
Laminates and other engineered surfaces used in furniture, office and retail space, countertops,
worktops and other applications. The company operates under the Wilsonart, Resopal, Polyrey
and Arborite brands and has achieved success through a combination of outstanding service,
high-quality products and a focus on continuously redefining decorative surfaces through
improved performance and aesthetics. For more information, visit www.Wilsonart.com or
connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Wilsonart is a registered trademark of Wilsonart LLC.
About Green Standards
At Green Standards, we offer creative solutions in benefiting your Triple Bottom Line – People,
Planet, Profit. Not only do we provide innovative strategies in achieving your goals, we also
deliver comprehensive reporting initiatives that engage your stakeholders. We manage the
decommissioning of corporate interiors, on any scale, across North America. Beyond protecting
the environment, the end result changes lives by supporting local charities, communities and
beyond. Green Standards works with multi-national companies including many Fortune 500
corporations in the petroleum, financial, insurance, technology and pharmaceutical industries.
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