American & Efird LLC (A&E), Mount Holly, N.C., has released its 2012-2013 Sustainability Report.
“We’re gratified that our newest sustainability report shows improved cumulative results from the impact of our efforts and investments,” says John Eapen, vice president, environmental, health and safety/sustainability at A&E. “We remain especially proud of our zero-liquid discharge plant in Perundari, India — the first in the thread industry — as well as our 50% recycle/reuse facility in Dongguan, China. The water conserved by our facilities in India and China is equivalent to the daily water usage of nearly 7 million people within these countries.”
A&E follows the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) standards for restricted substances. The AAFA’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) provides guidelines for the use of chemicals and substances that are restricted or banned in the production of home textile, apparel and footwear products. The RSL is revised biannually and reflects international safety and environmental standards and restrictions.
A&E uses critical data to scrutinize its engineering protocols, equipment specifications and emerging technology, with the express purpose of upgrading systems and continuing its trend of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the company.
For more information, visit amefird.com. — L.M.
