Geofabrics are the only geosynthetic manufacturer in Australia. Local manufacturing allows us to have more control over decisions that affect the environment. We can control our own systems, own energy sources and how we manage the waste we produce. Local production also reduces the environmental impact of transportation, compared to imported products.
Below is an outline of our carbon reduction opportunities and initiatives at our manufacturing sites. Download the brochure to learn more.
Not only do we employ more than 100 locals, we return more than $10 million per annum into the regional communities in which we operate through regional suppliers and regional industries.
Albury
Carbon Reduction
Opportunities
& Projections
6,222t
TCO2-e
savings PA
with switch
to greenpower
420t
TCO2-e
savings PA
with air compressor
upgrade
We are committed to continuous improvement in our manufacturing and sustainability
- Year on year per unit reduction in energy use at our Albury site
- Implemented smart lighting system at Albury site reducing electricity use by approximately 400MWh every year
- Capital expenditure program to reduce electricity usage at our manufacturing plants through energy efficient compressors
- Goal of implementing solar panels at manufacturing sites to further reduce use of electricity from the grid
- Increase year-on-year of recycled material used in manufacturing and packaging
- Use of Australian sourced PET & HDPE recycled plastic materials
- More than three million plastic bottles, on average, are saved from landfill every month
- Megaflo Green is made in NSW, from 100% recycled locally sourced, plastic material
- Promote and endorse the use of recycled packaging for our Austra- lian manufactured products
- Reduction year-on-year in waste produced by manufacturing
- Reduced transportation impact with increase in locally produced product
Ormeau
Carbon Reduction
Opportunities
& Projections
522t
TCO2-e
savings PA
with Bentonite recycling
53t
TCO2-e
savings PA
with air compressor
energy efficiency