Day Runner De Mexico, a manufacturer of business organizer books and other products, has implemented several waste reduction and recycling practices.

• The company uses an inventory control and production supply system that requires the plant manager to approve all purchase orders. This and other steps help ensure that over-ordering and excess materials are minimized.

• Employees and janitors assist in segregating recyclables to prevent them from becoming solid waste. Almost all leather, vinyl and cardboard are recycled.

• The Border Waste Wi$e assessment and resulting report at Day Runner identified waste reduction opportunities including: a recommendation for the facility to use reusable totes for shipping supplies and finished products between the company's Pasadena Headquarters and their Tijuana facility. Border Waste Wi$e also provided waste reduction and pollution prevention opportunities for construction activities that can be implemented when Day Runner begins construction of an additional Tijuana facility in the near future.