The manufacturing industry is rife with unsustainable
practices, but as CEO of Huish Detergents, Inc, Dan Huish knew that if he
wanted to sleep well at night, he would have to not only invest in
environmentally safe practices, but also make a product that wouldn’t harm the
water supply (or consumers’ health). If your company isn’t already partaking in
sustainable manufacturing, continue the following reasons why you should,
courtesy of Dan Huish.
Protect the
environment. This one is simple. Manufacturing can
produce a huge number of byproducts that can prove toxic to surrounding areas.
In order to protect not only the health of those in the immediate area, but the
wellbeing of the environment that tomorrow’s leaders will inhabit, Dan Huish
encourages all business owners to make their processes as environmentally safe
as possible. The same recommendation goes for products, as well; Dan Huish
designed a palm-oil based, biodegradable surfactant so that his end products
would not contribute to environmental degradation.
Present a good
image. Consumers care more and more about sustainability, and
it’s very possible that only businesses who adhere to consumer standards will
survive in the coming years. Dan Huish advises, of course, that if
you choose to present yourself as a “green” company, you must follow through on that process. Otherwise, you risk losing the
trust of your clients and customers.
Save money.
Some environmentally practices may be more costly in the short term, but they
present significant incentives in the long run. Dan Huish asks this question:
would you rather spend a fraction more on a biodegradable product now, or risk
the possibility for a health-related lawsuit in the future? How about the costs
of cleaning up a toxic spill? What about making up for lost business as your
competitors shift towards more environmentally friendly processes?
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