Strategic technical assistance for New York State manufacturers
Helping New York State manufacturers become sustainable through cost-effective pollution prevention solutions
Services
On-site Technical Assistance
We offer
- sustainable manufacturing process assessments
- energy and resource optimization
- recommendations for use of green chemistry alternatives
Results
- Ducommun Aerostructures Inc. learned how to cut water use by 1.54M gallons per year.
- Optimax Systems Inc. is saving $30,000 each year by reducing hazardous waste.
- Rochester Steel Treating Works Inc. could lower costs by 85% using cleaning alternatives.
Supply Chain Sustainability
We offer
- supply-chain assessments and sustainability plans
- support for third-party environmental certifications (e.g., ISO14001) and ecolabels
- development of sustainable procurement policies and supplier code-of-conduct
- guidance on customer sustainability scorecards and questionnaires
- zero-waste assessments and solutions for source reduction
Results
- Rochester Regional Health laid out a plan for diverting and reducing waste.
- Hansford Parts and Products acquired knowledge critical to preparing for ISO 14001:2015 EMS certification.
- Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc. met customer demands for clear sustainability commitments.
Life Cycle Assessment
We offer
- environmental assessments to quantify greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), water use, and other environmental impacts
- hot spot analysis
- objective data and comparative assertions to support effective marketing claims
- compliance with ISO 14040 and 14044 standards
Results
- Just Salad learned that introducing a reusable bowl program could cut GHGs by 41% after only 2 cycles of customer use compared to using disposable fiber bowls.
- SunThru discovered that its window insert has the potential to reduce residential GHGs by 4.6K metric tons (MT) per year.
- River Road Research found that producing a MT of its insect-derived protein meal has the potential to reduce the GHG impact of conventional fishmeal production by 7 MT of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
Testimonials
Partnering with NYSP2I provided a great boost to our sustainability program. The team was a pleasure to work with throughout the project. The knowledge and resources they provided have been invaluable in building our environmental management system.
Anthony Quagliana
Continuous Improvement and Sustainability Manager
Our work with NYSP2I has been extremely beneficial in reducing waste and costs while improving our process tremendously.
Partnering with NYSP2I helped Optimax reduce its environmental impact through waste minimization and pollution prevention, which has resulted in cost savings and continuous improvement opportunities.
The NYSP2I team was great to work with. They used a cross-functional approach to help identify the areas in which they could provide the biggest impact. The knowledge and experience of the team was instrumental in developing a solution that was both practical and cost efficient.
Featured case studies
NYSP2I Performs Greenhouse Gas Evaluation of River Road Research’s Food Waste Reduction Process
Environmental Impact Comparison of Just Salad’s Reusable Bowl and Disposable Containers
NYSP2I Performs Greenhouse Gas Evaluation of SunThru’s Aerogel Insert
Ducommun Aerostructures Evaluates Water Use Reduction Opportunities
Rochester Regional Health Focuses on Zero Waste to Landfill Plan
Hansford Parts & Products Determines Readiness for Conformance to ISO 14001:2015
Rochester Steel Treating Works Identifies Cleaning Alternatives
