When you work with E.A. Sween, you’re working with a partner that takes pride in its commitment to social responsibility. From recycling to social responsibility, you can count on us to give back.
Taking care of the planet. Taking care of communities.
Operational Initiatives
E.A. Sween strives to support environmental sustainability in its business operations:
Water
We installed automated handwashing stations in our production facility to reduce water usage by 240,000 gallons/year.
Recycling
Annually, we recycle more than 1.1 million pounds of corrugate and 6,000 pounds of paper in our production facility.
Waste
Our plant operations are working towards a 50% reduction in the amount of organic waste in our garbage. A new organic waste compactor diverts tonnage from landfills by converting.
Energy
We are transforming our office and production facility over to LED lighting and energy-efficient cooling/heating.
Efficiency
Ongoing replacement of low-efficiency equipment with new, high-efficiency equipment.
Corporate social responsibility
E.A. Sween upholds a strong corporate philanthropic commitment. Approximately 20% of net income is contributed each year. Highlights include: