Green Manufacturing Worksheet

Green Manufacturing WorksheetWhen we think about our shops being green we feel that it would cost more that it would benefit us.Actually becoming green can actually save you company money. There are many simple andcommonsense green things that we all can do with very little effort. The following a GreenManufacturing Worksheet that will help you determine your companies environmental impact. ThisNTMA program will help give you ideas on manufacturing green. If we all become a little greener wecan make a difference.Company:Audit Date: By: Number of Yes’s:Last Audit: By: Number of Yes’s:LandscapingUsing native plants Yes NoKeep the grass over 2” long Yes NoCapture rainwater from your down spouts Yes NoLightsChanging out fluorescent tubes to T8 Yes NoReplace transformer with digital Yes NoTurning off light when not need will help. Yes NoMotion activated lights switches Yes NoPhoto/ motion sensors spot or floodlights Yes NoNatural LightingUse windows to bring in light Yes NoUse Shades at night and in summer Yes NoWindowsReplace single pane windows Yes NoComputersTurn off and unplug computers at night Yes NoReplacing CRT monitors with Flat screen Yes NoUse power strips Yes NoMachinesPower down all unused equipment. Yes NoChargersUnplug all devise and/or battery chargers Yes Nowhen not being usedWater based CoolantsUse vegetable or biodegradable coolants, Yes NoUse a water evaporator Yes NoCutting OilsUse vegetable or biodegradable coolants. Yes NoUsing reduced volume applicators or spray Yes NounitsOn light duty work add plastic blocks to the Yes Nocoolant tank to reduce volume,RemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksPage 1 of 3

Green Manufacturing WorksheetChipsRecycle all chips. Yes NoVegetable or biodegradable Yes NoChip compressor Yes NoWaste waterSkim and filter your wastewater Yes NoUse settlement tank Yes NoShop rags / WipesReusable shop rags Yes NoDisposal wipes made from recycled matl. Yes NoPart cleaningBiodegradable cleaners Yes NoUse Ultrasonic units Yes NoAir Dry Yes NoPaperUsing email, without printing Yes NoElectronic files Yes NoHousekeepingRepairing leaking shields and tanks Yes NoCatch trays Yes NoReusable oil socks Yes NoShippingReusing shipping boxes Yes NoShredded packing paper Yes NoReusable recycled plastic pallets Yes NoRecycle wood pallets Yes NoReusable part totes, Yes NoTravelReduce trips Yes NoTeleconferencing Yes NoVideo conferencing Yes NoGroup trips Yes NoUse Webinars Yes NoPart handlingUse recycling of cardboard boxed. Yes NoUse recycled plastic totes. Yes NoLunch RoomRecycle paper Yes NoRecycle cans Yes NoRecycle glass Yes NoRaw MaterialPurchase only what is Yes NoRecycle cutoffs. Yes NoToolsRecycle broken carbide tools Yes NoRe-Sharpen tools Yes NoLeanRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksPage 2 of 3

Green Manufacturing WorksheetLess traveling of the product or employee Yes No6S Lean program Yes NoUsing Manufacturing Cells Yes NoEquipmentEquipment sized for the job Yes NoOld Equipment replacement program Yes NoPreventive Maintenance Yes NoAir SystemReview system yearly Yes NoReview for leaks every six months or less Yes NoMaintenanceAir filters on heating / air Yes NoEquipment maintenance schedule Yes NoClean floor of chips Yes NoEnvironmentalAir filter systems Yes NoNo outside storage of chips or wastes Yes NoReducing ScrapGood quality system Yes NoGood Employee training Yes NoClear instructions Yes NoExtra CreditSolar energy Yes NoWind Power Yes NoSolar heat Yes NoGeothermal Heat & cooling Yes NoRadiant Floor Heating Yes NoRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksRemarksPage 3 of 3