Going green – Enjoy A Myriad of Benefits

At PTR Baler & Compactor we’ve been a “Green Mission” for years. Sustainability, recycling and going green are part of our core values. It is who we are. Establishing a green mission for your business can result in many benefits.

Actually make a difference When an individual recycles, up-cycles or reduces waste it makes a small impact. When an entire company goes green, the positive impact can be significant. Then imagine many companies doing this. This is real change. We only have one planet, lets all work towards making it better. Its important!

Walk the walk By establishing a well defined green mission plan, you’ll show your clients and customers you’re actually taking actionable steps to improve the environment. You’re not making vague promises, you’re making a difference. This will resonate.

Innovation Change can be painful. It can also be an opportunity to look for innovations. By changing how you do things, efficiencies can be found. Its a common misconception that going green costs more. If you align your green goals with other goals (like operational efficiency) you can make big strides on all fronts!

Spark interest in potential employees As you know, hiring good people has become very competitive. Many younger workers and those fresh out of collage would be attracted to a company with a green mission and sustainability goals. This is important to the younger generation. It not only attracts talent – it also motivates them.

Get ahead of regulations Instead of rushing to catch up when new regulations are imposed, get ahead of it! Lead the way and show you’re going green because you want to – not because you have to.

Build your brand Your green mission can be part of your brand story. Its a relevant, timely and meaningful thing to talk about. Especially if your competition is not on a green mission! People notice.

So how to get started? Task your team with coming up with ideas. Have some fun with it and award gift cards to those with the best ideas. Having your team involved every step of the way will make them feel like they’re part of something and they’ll take ownership of it. Set some goals and keep the mission top of mind. Work it into your culture – and watch the results blossom!

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2023

Listed below are our Top 10 blog posts from 2023! Check them out and get to know a little more of what PTR is all about.

1.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-baler-compactor-with-you-every-step-of-the-way/

From sales & service to parts, we’ve got you covered. We continue to innovate and adapt in this rapidly changing world. This blog post explains the various aspects of our company and how when you work with us, you’re doing more than buying a baler or compactor – you have a partner for success, every step of the way.

2.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-baler-compactor-serving-a-wide-array-of-markets-and-businesses/

We understand the unique needs and challenges of each market – we’ve learned from experience working with business across the country. In this blog post we’ll go over why we’re such a good fit for retailers.

3.) https://ptrco.com/its-a-spring-thing-preventative-maintenance/

The PTR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM is the solution to reliable, cost effective and safe equipment and it addresses critical systems and structures. Read more about the program and how getting ahead of problems saves time and money.

4.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-baler-compactor-attends-wasteexpo-2023/

We had a great experience attending WasteExpo2023, the largest event of its kind covering products and services for the solid waste, organics recycling and food waste reduction industries.

5.) https://ptrco.com/the-quiet-pump-power-unit-another-useful-innovation-from-ptr-baler-compactor/

As we explored how to reduce the noise our balers make, the Quiet Pump Power Unit was developed and it now comes standard on our Smart Baler. Read more about this new innovation!

6.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-continues-to-deliver-solutions-a-public-market-in-the-lehigh-valley-gets-an-upgrade/

A Public Market in the Lehigh Valley was using an unsightly dumpster, awkwardly placed on a side street behind the market. PTR came up with a solution!

7.) https://ptrco.com/bookmark-it-find-manuals-service-documents-specs-and-more-on-ptrco-com/

We have a library of downloadable PDFs of manuals, spec sheets, cut sheets, service documents and more! Check out the blog post for how to access this information.

8.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-dealer-field-training-day/

PTR Baler & Compactor can support your sales and service teach with hands on in depth trading. Knowledge is power! This blog post shows off a field training day we held in Waldorf, MD.

9.) https://ptrco.com/the-triple-bottom-line-people-planet-and-profit/

The triple bottom line is an approach expands traditional business success metrics to include a business’ impact on not only profits, but also their employees and the planet. Read about how PTR Baler & Compactor puts this approach in action.

10.) https://ptrco.com/ptr-baler-compactor-manufactures-equipment-for-your-waste-and-recycling-goals/

PTR Baler & Compactor has a vast selection of Vertical Balers, Compactors and more. All are made in America and live up to our high standards. This blog post covers our various machinery and PTR Rebuilt!

Recycling in America – Improvement Is Needed and Opportunities Abound

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the recycling rate in America for glass, plastic, cardboard and paper is merely 32%. This percentage includes collection from residential and business trash. (read article here)

This is an alarming statistic. Recycling is important for a myriad of reason. And it matters to all of us. We all benefit when recycling is in effective. At PTR we’re proud of helping many businesses set up recycling programs across the country. We can all pitch in to help improve the recycling numbers and make a difference – whether it be big or small.

Recycling programs If your business generates recyclable waste you should definitely consider getting a hydraulic vertical baler. Quickly, safely and efficiently bale cardboard and paper, aluminum cans and more. Depending on your area you can turn that waste into cash. Contact local recycling centers to learn about what they may pay for your bales.

We make it easy to set up a program with both brand new vertical balers or choose from PTR rebuilt. Our rebuilt balers cost less, but they perform very well. Each one goes through a 52 point inspection and they are thoroughly reconditioned. Contact sales to learn more.

Opportunity knocks If there is more to grow with recycling, that means there is room for business to grow as well! Starting a recycling program and educating your community about the benefits of recycling can turn into profits. Imagine if the number doubled to 64% of business actively recycling … there needs to be vertical balers to deal with all that. There is clearly a gap in the market that needs to be filled.

Every little bit helps. If your business doesn’t generate enough waste to have a recycling program, encourage employees to recycle. Post signs in the lunch room or start a friendly competition to see who can recycle the most. Make it easy with recycling bins in the appropriate places. Making it easy for employees to recycle paper makes a big difference. Encourage employees to recycle at home as well. Education is also important – not everyone understand what can and can’t be recycled. Or that ideally containers should be cleaned prior to recycling. If we all keep recycling top of mind, we can make difference.