American-Led, Lean and Green: in One Year, U.S. Small Business Saves Over One Million Pounds of Steel, Plastics, Copper from Landfills
Kentucky-based electronics recycler supports local community and the world.
Georgetown, KY, July 31, 2009 --(PR.com)-- According to a recent poll from Intuit Payroll of 1000 U.S. small business owners, 61% are optimistic about prospects for growth even in light of the continuing worldwide recession. And Kenny Gravitt, who heads up Global Environmental Services (GES), a leading nationwide electronics recycler, has more reason than most to cheer. Certified in Kentucky yet serving the world, GES is a stellar example of the tenacity, smarts and passion that are a hallmark of the most successful American-led small businesses.
Their positive impact on the environment is undeniable. At GES’ new 70,000 square foot facility in Kentucky — among the best electronics recycling centers in the world — a lean, focused staff of 34 in the bucolic town of Georgetown have kept over one million pounds of steel, plastics, copper and other electronics waste out of landfills. No small feat for a company that is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
“We understand responsibility at GES,” says Gravitt, Managing Principal. “In an industry not known for environmentally-friendly practices, we stand out. We recycle all kinds of electronics — computers, printers, cell phones, you name it. We destroy data using the most secure methods and we re-use materials whenever possible. Our numbers tell the truth. We know exactly where everything goes—which can’t be said for a number of our competitors.”
The company’s mission is to reuse resources and redirect existing products using the “highest use principle” — everything the company processes is reused, in whole or part, or goes back into the manufacturing stream for reuse.
In one year, GES has:
* Processed over 640,000 pounds of steel, 240,000 pounds of plastic, 86,000 pounds of high-grade electronic cards and 31,000 pounds of low-grade electronic cards
* Shred over 60,000 pounds of hard drives
* Recovered over 55,000 pounds of copper and over 2800 parts for reuse
* Recovered and cleaned over 375 hard drives for reuse
* Placed over 500 printers and 300 computers back into the hands of people who can use them, such as local Kentucky charities
Says Gravitt, “That’s 1,115, 975 pounds of materials saved to date with zero dumped in a landfill and zero gear or e-waste exported.”
GES’ impact on the world is far-reaching, helping to keep dangerous e-waste out of third-world trash heaps. And its local influence hits close to home for the citizens of Kentucky, whose e-waste can be picked up at no cost from local businesses, governments and colleges. The company then sells parts to companies that recycle them, “downstream partners” such as ARC Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., which reuses plastics.
GES also supports the local economy by employing a talented staff of 34 and offering a generous healthcare plan for them and their families. During a time of remarkable upheaval and uncertainty in the world’s financial markets, GES is a strong example of how small businesses can lift a local economy and provide support for its citizens.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Kenny Gravitt, Managing Principal at GES, please contact Theresa Pantazopoulos attesspantaz@gmail.com; mobile 917.701.7991 or via Skype at tesspantaz.
###
About Global Environmental Services:
An environmentally conscious staff and state of the art technology support GES’ ironclad commitment towards environmentally sustainable electronics recycling and transparency in all its operations. Founded in 2008, GES has been vetted by Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the most prestigious environmental auditors in the world, and is currently awaiting certification as an “e-Steward” from the Basel Action Network, universally recognized as the leading watchdog of the electronics waste industry. Its staff has a long history of experience in recycling, information technology, demanufacturing, waste management, logistics, and business operations. The company’s strategic partners have deep expertise in environmental management, materials processing, and resource recovery.
Visit us at GESrecycles.com: Facebook group: GES RECYCLES
Their positive impact on the environment is undeniable. At GES’ new 70,000 square foot facility in Kentucky — among the best electronics recycling centers in the world — a lean, focused staff of 34 in the bucolic town of Georgetown have kept over one million pounds of steel, plastics, copper and other electronics waste out of landfills. No small feat for a company that is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month.
“We understand responsibility at GES,” says Gravitt, Managing Principal. “In an industry not known for environmentally-friendly practices, we stand out. We recycle all kinds of electronics — computers, printers, cell phones, you name it. We destroy data using the most secure methods and we re-use materials whenever possible. Our numbers tell the truth. We know exactly where everything goes—which can’t be said for a number of our competitors.”
The company’s mission is to reuse resources and redirect existing products using the “highest use principle” — everything the company processes is reused, in whole or part, or goes back into the manufacturing stream for reuse.
In one year, GES has:
* Processed over 640,000 pounds of steel, 240,000 pounds of plastic, 86,000 pounds of high-grade electronic cards and 31,000 pounds of low-grade electronic cards
* Shred over 60,000 pounds of hard drives
* Recovered over 55,000 pounds of copper and over 2800 parts for reuse
* Recovered and cleaned over 375 hard drives for reuse
* Placed over 500 printers and 300 computers back into the hands of people who can use them, such as local Kentucky charities
Says Gravitt, “That’s 1,115, 975 pounds of materials saved to date with zero dumped in a landfill and zero gear or e-waste exported.”
GES’ impact on the world is far-reaching, helping to keep dangerous e-waste out of third-world trash heaps. And its local influence hits close to home for the citizens of Kentucky, whose e-waste can be picked up at no cost from local businesses, governments and colleges. The company then sells parts to companies that recycle them, “downstream partners” such as ARC Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., which reuses plastics.
GES also supports the local economy by employing a talented staff of 34 and offering a generous healthcare plan for them and their families. During a time of remarkable upheaval and uncertainty in the world’s financial markets, GES is a strong example of how small businesses can lift a local economy and provide support for its citizens.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Kenny Gravitt, Managing Principal at GES, please contact Theresa Pantazopoulos attesspantaz@gmail.com; mobile 917.701.7991 or via Skype at tesspantaz.
###
About Global Environmental Services:
An environmentally conscious staff and state of the art technology support GES’ ironclad commitment towards environmentally sustainable electronics recycling and transparency in all its operations. Founded in 2008, GES has been vetted by Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the most prestigious environmental auditors in the world, and is currently awaiting certification as an “e-Steward” from the Basel Action Network, universally recognized as the leading watchdog of the electronics waste industry. Its staff has a long history of experience in recycling, information technology, demanufacturing, waste management, logistics, and business operations. The company’s strategic partners have deep expertise in environmental management, materials processing, and resource recovery.
Visit us at GESrecycles.com: Facebook group: GES RECYCLES
Contact
Global Environmental Services
Theresa Pantazopoulos
917.701.7991
Twitter/Skype: tesspantaz
Theresa Pantazopoulos
917.701.7991
Twitter/Skype: tesspantaz
Contact
Categories