NOW Receives Earth Flags Recognizing Dedication to the Environment

SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) has presented multiple Earth Flags to NOW facilities in DuPage County in recognition of our sustainability efforts over the last decade. Earth Flags were presented to the Knollwood Corporate Headquarters and the Roselle Distribution Center. NOW’s Bloomingdale manufacturing facility was presented the Earth Flag ten years ago, and again most recently in October 2022 because of its commitment to recycling, sustainability, and community involvement with projects and practices. Earth flags, spun from recycled plastic bottles, show a pristine planet Earth centered on a blue field representing the universe.

To achieve the Earth Flag, facilities need to be committed to sustainability projects. At NOW, this included training employees on the topic, completing a green audit, installing LED lights and motion presence light detectors, conducting an energy audit, participating in events that benefit the environment, using natural light and green cleaning products when possible, using post-consumer content paper products, water conservation, planting gardens, implementing a comprehensive recycling program, and providing charging stations for electric vehicles and parking for car-pool/energy efficient vehicles.

“Under the guidance of the Richard family, NOW remains very dedicated to the environment and conservation,” said Jessica Hinkle, Senior Manager of Environmental Safety and Health and Compliance. “We thank all of the NOW team members for being engaged in protecting our environment and supporting NOW’s sustainability efforts.”