On October 17, 2007, Jay Leno invited Eric Barth and Darin Brown down to his world-renowned “garage” to discuss MX Factor. For those who don’t know, Jay Leno is an avid collector and restorer of vintage vehicles and motorcycles. He employs a full staff at his facility, including several full-time mechanics. For the past year or so, MX Factor has been supplying canisters to Jay’s garage. As he mentions in the piece, Jay is continually upgrading his garage with more “green-friendly” products - MX Factor fit right in! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO
The US industrial and automotive communities use more than 1.6 billion aerosol cans annually. These cans often contain products ranging from brake cleaners to degreasers. Once used, the cans may be tossed with the garbage. If they contain hazardous materials, the cans may be subject to certain disposal requirements. However, what if we didn’t have to use these aerosol cans at all?
MX Factor, a partner and endorser of our WasteWise program, developed an innovative solution that allows businesses to get the products they need without falling into the endless cycle of buying and tossing of aerosol cans. In 2005 the southern California company launched an industrial canister exchange system, which allows businesses to buy automotive or industrial cleaners and solvents packaged in reusable canisters instead of the typical aerosol cans. The canisters are made of lightweight aluminum, have a capacity equal to 20 aerosol cans, and can be recycled.
The exchange process occurs when MX Factor drops off a full canister in exchange for an old one at a time interval determined by the customer. The used canister is then cleaned, re-labeled, and ready to be used again. This reuse process essentially eliminates aerosol can waste and most product waste.
MX Factor estimates it has prevented more than one million aerosol cans from being disposed since the start of their exchange program. The company is planning to reduce the environmental impact of canister transportation by establishing new filling and recycling facilities for customers outside southern California.
As part of its commitment as a WasteWise partner, MX Factor reports the total amount of waste prevented by the companies participating in the canister exchange system. As an endorser, the company helps to recruit other organizations to become WasteWise partners.
MX Factor’s canister system exemplifies the type of initiative encouraged by the Resource Conservation Challenge within the national priority areas of Municipal Solid Waste Recycling and Priority and Toxic Chemical Reduction.
Effective February of 2006 all flourescent lamps and tubes must be recycled in accordance with California law. As of this date, it will be illegal to throw these lamps and tubes in the trash. All those in violation of this new regulation will ne subject to fines up to $25,000. MX Factor has your solution to full complaince with this regulation.
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