Alsco Uniforms Receives Clean Air Award for Sustainability Efforts
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Alsco Uniforms wins 2025 Clean Air Award for reducing emissions, showcasing eco-friendly practices and setting industry standards.
Alsco Uniforms reduces energy consumption by upgrading dryers, replacing units, optimizing routes, and collaborating on eco-friendly formulas.
Alsco Uniforms' commitment to pollution prevention, sustainable practices, and environmental stewardship benefits communities and promotes cleaner air.
Alsco Uniforms, founded in 1889, leads in uniform and linen rental industry, providing clean and safe solutions across various market segments worldwide.
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Alsco Uniforms has been selected as the 2025 Clean Air Award recipient by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency for its comprehensive efforts to reduce air emissions and improve energy efficiency. The long-standing uniform and linen service company has demonstrated significant environmental commitment through strategic upgrades and operational modifications at its Spokane facility.
The agency specifically highlighted several key sustainability initiatives implemented by Alsco Uniforms. These include upgrading industrial dryers to reduce natural gas consumption, replacing outdated heating and cooling units with energy-efficient models, implementing rigorous equipment maintenance practices, and optimizing delivery routes to maximize fuel efficiency.
Joey Kink, general manager of Spokane's Alsco Uniforms facility, emphasized the company's broader commitment to environmental stewardship. Beyond facility improvements, Alsco Uniforms has implemented strategies such as providing reusable products to reduce disposable waste, sourcing American-produced fabrics with longer life cycles, and collaborating with vendors who prioritize recycling and eco-friendly practices.
The annual Clean Air Award recognizes local companies that demonstrate innovation and leadership in improving air quality. By highlighting Alsco Uniforms' efforts, Spokane Clean Air aims to encourage other businesses to adopt similar sustainable practices that contribute to environmental preservation.
With a history dating back to 1889 and operations in over 200 global locations, Alsco Uniforms' commitment to sustainability represents a significant step toward corporate environmental responsibility in the industrial services sector.
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