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Understanding the Impact
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Understanding the Impact Already a leader in cabling technology, Berk-Tek is working hard to be a leader in ecological responsibility. Through a combination of process improvements and internal greening programs, we are striving to minimizes our impact on the environment and create a sustainable future.
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ROHS Products manufactured in New Holland, PA, and in Fuquay-Varina, NC, meet the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) requirements. This standard requires that products be free of lead and various other heavy metal compounds that have been shown to be detrimental to both people and the environment. By being RoHS compliant, Berk-Tek products are also compliant with California’s Proposition 59, another leading piece of environmental legislation focused on improving the natural environment and safeguarding human life.  

RECYCLING In an ideal world, no Berk-Tek scrap cable would be found in any landfills. And while that isn’t the case today, we can say that we are working hard to eliminate contributions to landfills from our manufacturing facilities. Our scrap cable jacketing is reprocessed for use in other products, while our reusable copper can go back into cables or be reprocessed for other uses. In 2006, over 18 tons of copper, aluminum, and plastic were recovered. Whenever possible we have transitioned from wooden reels to using plastic reels that are made from 100% recycled materials and are themselves recyclable. Additionally, Berk-Tek has instituted an internal recycling program of all office paper and cardboard. And we continue to research new environmentally friendly materials for our products.

RAW WATER Berk-Tek uses an evaporation system to handle the water used throughout the manufacturing process. All sanitary water is treated on-site and meets strict EPA standards before being released into the environment. This prevents approximately 200,000 gallons of contaminated water from entering our local rivers and lakes.

ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING Berk-Tek installed energy efficient lighting to reduce our total energy demand by 10%. Installing this technology has significantly reduced the amount of carbon dioxide released into the environment — equal to saving 367 acres of forest or removing 233 cars from the road each year.

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PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of product improvement, Berk-Tek, a Nexans company may make improvements or changes in the products, the programs or services described at any time without notice. Additionally, the information contained herein may include typographical errors or technical inaccuracies. Changes will be periodically made to address any such issues.

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