Source: Washington Lean and Environment Project Final Report, Publication Number 07-04-033,
Revised August 2008, Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Ecology.
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TABLE 14.1
Lean and the Environment Program
Company Name
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
Company description
Wood cabinet manufacturer
Project description
Through lean Kaizen events, employees identified
production efficiency measures and improved and upgraded
staining operations to reduce toxic chemical use.
Project costs to company
$258,000
Financial incentive provided
$58,000 in agency consulting costs
Annual cost savings
$1.2 million
Reduction in hazardous substance use
68,720 lb
Reduction in hazardous waste
84,400 lb
generation
Reduction in air emissions
55,130 lb of solvent
Additional benefits
Increased productivity, increased quality, reduced regulatory
burden, reduced worker exposure, improved ergonomics,
increased employee morale, reduced floor space needed for
production, reduced solid (nonhazardous waste) production
Company Name
Columbia Paint and Coatings
Company description
Paint and coating manufacturer
Project description
Through lean Kaizen events, employees identified
production efficiency measures.
Project costs to company
$17,100
Financial incentive provided
$54,000 in agency consulting costs
Annual cost savings
$138,600
Reduction in hazardous substance use
15,000 lb paint/yr
Reduction in hazardous waste generation
2,820 lb/yr
Additional benefits
Increased productivity, increased quality, improved
employee safety, improved staff morale, reduced
wastewater generation
facilities. When a facility contacts NJME for help with their P2 strategies, it is first
asked to fill out a short questionnaire to help NJME prepare for the on-site assessment and to provide its specific concern to NJME regarding the facility. Facilities
are also requested to provide recent energy and utility bills so that possible suggestions for energy conservation and waste reductions can also be provided with
the assessment.
The on-site plant assessment is usually completed in a single day and involves the
following activities:
• NJME meets with the plant personnel.
• A tour of the facility is conducted.
Revised August 2008, Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Ecology.
223
Technical Assistance
TABLE 14.1
Lean and the Environment Program
Company Name
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
Company description
Wood cabinet manufacturer
Project description
Through lean Kaizen events, employees identified
production efficiency measures and improved and upgraded
staining operations to reduce toxic chemical use.
Project costs to company
$258,000
Financial incentive provided
$58,000 in agency consulting costs
Annual cost savings
$1.2 million
Reduction in hazardous substance use
68,720 lb
Reduction in hazardous waste
84,400 lb
generation
Reduction in air emissions
55,130 lb of solvent
Additional benefits
Increased productivity, increased quality, reduced regulatory
burden, reduced worker exposure, improved ergonomics,
increased employee morale, reduced floor space needed for
production, reduced solid (nonhazardous waste) production
Company Name
Columbia Paint and Coatings
Company description
Paint and coating manufacturer
Project description
Through lean Kaizen events, employees identified
production efficiency measures.
Project costs to company
$17,100
Financial incentive provided
$54,000 in agency consulting costs
Annual cost savings
$138,600
Reduction in hazardous substance use
15,000 lb paint/yr
Reduction in hazardous waste generation
2,820 lb/yr
Additional benefits
Increased productivity, increased quality, improved
employee safety, improved staff morale, reduced
wastewater generation
facilities. When a facility contacts NJME for help with their P2 strategies, it is first
asked to fill out a short questionnaire to help NJME prepare for the on-site assessment and to provide its specific concern to NJME regarding the facility. Facilities
are also requested to provide recent energy and utility bills so that possible suggestions for energy conservation and waste reductions can also be provided with
the assessment.
The on-site plant assessment is usually completed in a single day and involves the
following activities:
• NJME meets with the plant personnel.
• A tour of the facility is conducted.