We have an inherent responsibility to protect and preserve our most precious of resources – the world we share.
At PROTEX we believe that sustainability and environmental awareness is a process that starts from the ground up – literally.
We incorporate environmental responsibility into every aspect of our product design, development and distribution – to not only provide the most effective temporary job site products but also to help our customers further reduce their own environmental impact.
We believe that this balance is essential to sustain not only our own prosperity but also that of future generations.
Environmental Benefits of Using PROTEX Products
100% Fewer Trees Used
42% Less Energy Used
37% Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions
46% Less Water Used
Environmental Savings of Recycling 1 Ton (1 Pallet Average) of PROTEX Products
3.3 Cubic Yards of Landfill Space
17 Trees
185 Gallons of Gas
6,953 Gallons of Water
Source: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States 2005: Environmental Defense Fund.
Why Build Green?
Environmental benefits
Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Improve air and water quality
Reduce waste streams
Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefits
Reduce operating costs
Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
Improve occupant productivity
Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social benefits
Enhance occupant comfort and health
Heighten aesthetic qualities
Minimize strain on local infrastructure
Improve overall quality of life
Source: US EPA
In the United States, buildings account for:
39 percent of total energy use
12 percent of the total water consumption
68 percent of total electricity consumption
38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions
Our built environment has a huge impact on our natural environment, human health and our economy. Green building maximizes both economic and environmental performance. Methods of green construction can be integrated into the building process at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. However, the most significant environmental benefits are obtained when the design and construction team takes an integrated approach from the very beginning.
Environmental benefits
Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Improve air and water quality
Reduce waste streams
Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefits
Reduce operating costs
Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and services
Improve occupant productivity
Optimize life-cycle economic performance
Social benefits
Enhance occupant comfort and health
Heighten aesthetic qualities
Minimize strain on local infrastructure
Improve overall quality of life
Source: US EPA
