Domino Plastics Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving its goal of a zero landfill status for its facility in Bakersfield, California.
Taking a vital step towards its eco-friendly goals, Domino Plastics Manufacturing, Inc. has purchased a state-of-the-art EREMA plastic recycling system. The machine will be used to recycle plastic waste from a variety of sources.
Furthering its commitment to responsible stewardship, Domino Plastics Manufacturing, Inc. will offer recycling services to its customers and community.
Locally, Domino Plastics Mfg. is offering a solution to the region’s agricultural community to help solve their problem of excess plastic waste. Plastic sheets used to protect crops become a disposal challenge for farmers. Domino Plastics Manufacturing, Inc. will recycle those products at no charge.
The Company has also taken the following steps as part of its eco-friendly stewardship.
- The factory is solar-powered with excess power returned to the grid.
- Repurposed packaging materials are utilized.
- A Chicken Coop for Laying Hens is on site. It provides eggs for staff, interactive educational opportunities and enrichment for our future 4H leaders in agriculture as well as natural fertilizer for use in the vegetable garden.
- The Company provides a vegetable garden for staff.
- Trees and drought-tolerant plants have been added to increase carbon sink and provide appealing employee break areas.
- Composting is done on-site and utilized in the garden.
