Manufacturing is our work. Michigan is our home. Our green philosophy brings care for materials, people, and our community into everyday decisions.
Discover our philosophyThe bigger picture
Every part begins with a material. Every process involves a choice. Every shipment goes somewhere. We believe those choices deserve the same thought we bring to the work itself.
Our commitments connect the shop floor with the world beyond it—through environmental awareness, reuse, recycling, and better packaging options.
On the shop floor
Help our employees consider the environment in daily decisions about waste disposal and the green options available. Seek sustainable alternatives and work to avoid hazardous products.
Awareness & better alternativesPromote reuse, recycling, and responsible end-of-life management for the waste our work creates. Keep thinking about the material after the immediate job is done.
Reuse & recyclingOffer sustainable packaging alternatives to our customers and request sustainable packaging options from our suppliers.
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Our climate commitment
K-O has short- and long-term plans to lower carbon emissions. We’re developing science-based emissions reduction targets to guide that work.
Short-term plan
Reduce electricity, natural gas and other fuel use through improved efficiency.
Long-term plan
Pursue lasting emissions reductions across our operations and supply chain.
Beyond our walls
We’ve been manufacturing in Benton Harbor since 1938. Being a good neighbor is part of our responsibility to the community around us.
Our green philosophy includes participation in Keep America Beautiful programs to promote environmental awareness and improve our local neighborhood.
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Made with tomorrow in mind
Have material or packaging requirements for your project? Bring them to our team. We’ll review the options with you.
