International. Reliable Controls announced a new initiative that will help its customers minimize waste in the field: eCycle, a service that allows the brand's authorized distributors to ship partners' non-repairable products and peripheral devices for disposal in an environmentally responsible manner.
The simple, flexible and sustainable controls that Reliable Controls has manufactured since 1986 balance comfort and efficiency while helping building managers around the world reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. One of the hallmarks of Reliable Controls' commitment to the true sustainability of buildings is its work to minimize waste in the manufacturing process. This new initiative will help minimize waste even after Reliable Controls products leave the manufacturing floor.
When electrical and electronic equipment, including building controllers, are disposed of properly, electronic materials are recovered and can be used in new products, but programs for proper e-waste collection and disposal vary widely by region. With the new eCycle service, it doesn't matter where reliable controls customers are in the world; the company will arrange for its authorized distributors to ship the non-repairable drivers to a responsible recycling partner for disposal and will cover disposal fees.
The products that Reliable Controls manufactures at its Victoria, BC facility follow the WEEE, RoHS 2 and R2 directives, which set collection, recycling and recall targets for electrical products and restrict the use of certain hazardous substances. The company's robust in-house recycling and composting program diverts waste and e-waste from landfills and incinerators and helps reduce its environmental impact. With the introduction of eCycle, authorized distributors can assure their customers that the long-term and better-designed Reliable Controls approach not only provides them with an excellent return on investment, but also mitigates the negative impact of waste management.
