MORRISVILLE, N.C. - Environmentally friendly companies are teaming up with other green businesses to increase the positive impact they have on the earth.

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“Being green is in our DNA,” said John Replogle, Burt’s Bees CEO.

 

Replogle said his company was built on an environmentally friendly way of doing business. He says if you are a green company, it’s important to work with other eco-conscious partners.

“So we’ve looked across the supply chain to look for partners that would help us develop and define solutions to the environmental crisis,” Replogle said.

 

Burt’s Bees is partnering with Cary printing for the production of flyers and product labels because of the recent changes they have made in processing their prints. Doug May with Cary Printing said the changes were significant to the company.

“We’ve changed some equipment which has allowed us to save a lot of water and also reduce chemical consumption,” May said.

 

The new equipment includes plate processor and developer. They also enforce strict use of biodegradable paper.

 

This processor uses about half the amount of water the old machine used in making one print, which adds up over time.

“We’re going to be able to reduce water consumption by 15,000 to 20,000 gallons per month,” May said.

 

Burt’s Bees also recently made some changes to conserve water.

“We make our product in big tanks and instead of using water to wash them too, we’ve invested in steam cleaning,” Replogle said.

 

Because of that change, hundreds and thousands of gallons of water are saved each year. Burt’s Bees also works with Piedmont Bio Fuel. Excess oils used in the manufacturing of the product are turned into bio fuel instead of waste. But Replogle says that’s not enough. It is also important for companies to get their consumers involved with the fight. 

“More and more today consumers are working not only to take care of their well being but also the earth around them,” Replogle said.

 

The companies stress their green status. They educate and encourage buyers to look at the labels on their products and others to be sure the items are safe for the earth.