Recipients of "Less Means More" Earth Day awards. Representing Maola is Sue Shivar and Darrell Duvall. Representing Weyerhaeuser is Roy Brinson
As part of the Committee’s Earth Day events we recognize Maola
for their long standing support of the Less Means More Committee. Maola has supported the annual Earth Week field
days by providing snacks for the 5th graders attending the
event. Less Means More began the field
days 5 years ago with the support of the Craven County Board of Education. In that time over two thousand 5th
graders have learned about Water; sources, use, indoor and outdoor conservation,
distribution and our responsibility to assure we have sufficient water for
future generations. Maola’s generous support of the Earth Week field days is
always a highlight for our young students.
Maola is also a responsible steward of water in their
operations.
Examples of water conservation actions:
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Water saving nozzles on all lines in the plant
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Collecting steam condensate to recycle into the
boilers rather than use city water
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Collection of recirculated, non potable water
for refrigeration system instead of city water
The Less Means More Committee is pleased to recognize
Maola. Congratulations to the whole team
at Maola for being exceptional corporate citizens. Thank you!
Recipients of "Less Means More" Earth Day awards. Representing Maola is Sue Shivar and Darrell Duvall. Representing Weyerhaeuser is Roy Brinson
As part of the Committee’s Earth Day events we recognize the
local facility of Weyerhaeuser as a leader in water conservation.
Weyerhaeuser uses Neuse River water in their process. Process water usage has been reduced over 40%
since 1990. During this period facility
output increased so the unit reduction is even greater. This has been accomplished through investment
in equipment and close monitoring.
Weyerhaeuser has wells that draw facility water from the
Castle Haynes aquifer. Numerous projects
have been implemented. New projects and
continuous monitoring have significantly reduced well water usage.
Examples of water conservation actions:
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Annual goals and measures for water use
reduction. Each year the total usage is
less than the previous year.
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Annual project list for “Reduction of Mill water
Usage”. The goals are communicated and
progress reported throughout the year.
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The New Bern facility reports progress and
results to the corporate level where they are compared to 6 other mills.
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Daily operating exception reports that result in
prompt response to leaks or operational problems that affect water usage.
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Water conservation is formally communicated to
all employees.
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There are written operating procedures for water
use and conservation.
Weyerhaeuser Corporation is committed to
sustainability. The company has a strong
program of continuous improvement in all aspects of sustainability. Locally the facility has achieved results
consistent with corporate initiatives.
Congratulations to the New Bern Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill.
