Xentek, a manufacturer of power sources, has an innovative waste reduction program.

• A recent innovation involved Xentek's engineers redesigning the specifications for metal fabrication which significantly reduced cutoffs and improved materials efficiency.

• As a result of the Border Waste Wi$e program, Xentek is evaluating options for purchasing packaging and other materials with recycled content (i.e., "affirmative procurement") and implementing training programs and other steps to increase employee involvement in waste reduction programs.

• The facility is also investigating our recommendation to use more durable, longer lasting pallets, and reuse and recycling options for damaged pallets.