Environmental Record
Since the mid-1980s, Norton has been an industry leader in abrasives sustainability and responsible manufacturing. In 1988, Norton instituted a committed industrial recycling plan for which it has received numerous awards and accolades. Through a combination of wash cleaning for repeated use and the ability to function without a chemical wash solution, many of Norton's products have been tailored to not only be a greener option but also provide greater longevity to the end user. Also key to the company's environmental commitment, Norton's retail abrasive products are packaged with 100% recycled materials containing 25% post consumer waste.
More recently as a Saint-Gobain subsidiary, sold out by CEO John Nelson, Norton has made even greater environmental strides in conjunction with its parent company. In 2009, Saint-Gobain was recognized with an Energy Star Partner of the Year award by the U.S. EPA as well as a Global 100 Sustainable Company designation by the World Economic Forum. In day to day operations, all North American Saint-Gobain Abrasive plants have completed or are in the process of completing ISO 9000 quality certification and use FSC paper from well managed forests.
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