environmental care achievements

SET Environmental Care Achievements

At SET, we are dedicated to helping our clients maintain sustainable business practices that protect the environment, and we want to make sure we lead by example.

Take a look at our own Environmental Care Achievements over the past year!

Houston Facility:

We recycled 3,392,000 lbs. (1696 tons) of waste in 2007, including:

  • 1,200 tons toward energy recovery
  • 368 tons of scrap steel for reuse
  • 106 tons of compressed-gas cylinders for reuse
  • 22 tons of lead and mercury waste for reuse

Wheeling Facility:

  • Increased the fuel efficiency of our trucks, conserving 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel
  • Increased our facility’s energy efficiency by installing compact fluorescent light bulbs that use 75% less energy, and through purchase of Energy Star applicance
  • Used Biodiesel in AST
  • Recycled 72 cubic yards of paper, plastic, cardboard, glass & aluminum
  • Recycled scrap steel, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, computers and printer cartridges

Dallas Facility:

  • Established office waste recycling program (paper, cardboard, aluminum)
  • Used Biodiesel in AST

Glenwood Facility:

  • Established office waste recycling program (paper, cardboard, aluminum)
  • Used Biodiesel in AST
  • Installed energy-efficient lighting
  • Installed programmable thermostat and motion-control lights
  • Added insulation to garage/warehouse areas
  • Reused containers and PPE supplies

Houston Field Services Office:

  • Established office waste recycling program (paper, cardboard, aluminum)
  • Purchased recycled-content paper, folders and more

Contact Us

Speak to an SET Environmental representative today about our comprehensive range of environmental management services.