10/05/09:  CT International’s Bonric Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia is Pleased to Announce That it has Been Certified ISO 14001

The ISO 14001 standard requires that an organization put in place and implement a series of practices and procedures that, when taken together, result in an environmental management system (EMS). 

Specifically, Bonric manufacturing facility via the ISO 14001 EMS ensures the following:

1. All process rejected gloves are sent in to be reclaimed, wherein, it is made into molded consumer articles, as opposed to having these gloves incinerated or landfills.
2. All used polybags are sent to a poly recycle plant wherein, it is processed into recycle resins. (The standard unacceptable practice is again to landfill or incinerate)
3. All used or rejected cartons are sent back to the paper pulp re cycle facility, wherein it is turned into newsprint. The usual practice is to do open burning of such material
4. All fire and local authority’s requirements are strictly enforced
5. Waste Process water is controlled to a healthy level prior to discharge to waterways, so as not to affect the flora and fauna in the waterways.
6. Noise levels are maintained within acceptable decibels, not only for employees, but also for the community living in the vicinity of the facility
7. Gaseous discharges to the atmosphere are monitored and controlled to meet the statutory requirements, so as not to contribute to the greenhouse effect or to pollute the air.
8. Moving parts lubricants, engine oil, etc, are captured in specialized containers and sent in to a government approved “dangerous contaminants” disposal facility.
9. A continuous improvement plan has to be carried out throughout the year such that the manufacturing facility does its part to contribute to the improvement and well being of the planet we live on.