One of Rainier's highest initiatives is to reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill. Sometimes this leads us to some new and interesting connections! This month, our fabric shop had some batting leftover from a project. We knew that we didn't have a use for it, so instead of putting it … [Read more...]
Rainier’s Inaugural Teammate Volunteer Day
In effort to expand on our commitment to respect and protect the environment, Rainier teammates volunteered their time on a Saturday in August to clean up local park, Morrill Meadows in Kent! The crew worked together to remove some evasive species and replaced the area with mulch. We had a … [Read more...]
Rainier Eliminates Paper Cups and Plates
Rainier is committed to environmental sustainability, starting with reducing the amount of waste generated in our manufacturing plant - and that includes the waste that comes out of our lunchroom! When we launched our environmental initiative in 2008, we began added compost bins for food waste, and … [Read more...]
Recycling Honor Roll
2016 marks the fifth consecutive year that Rainier has been recognized by King County as one of the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling! King County gives special recognition to “Honor Roll” businesses that have made the list for five or more years. Each spring, King County reviews … [Read more...]
Rainier Recognized for Waste Prevention and Recycling
If that headline sounds recycled, it’s because this is the fourth consecutive year that Rainier has been recognized by King County as one of the best workplaces for waste prevention and recycling! Each spring, King County creates a list recognizing local businesses for exceptional commitment to … [Read more...]
Best Workplace For Recycling (Again!)
We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in King County for recycling and waste prevention - for the third year in a row! Each spring, King County creates a list of the Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling outside of the City of Seattle. Businesses are … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Sustainability
The Olympic Stadium wrap is “pvc-free.” The processes used to make it are “eco-friendly.” The London Organizing Committee of Olympic Games is committed to hosting “sustainable games.” What does all of this mean? For the Olympic committee, it means holding "Games guided by the principle that the … [Read more...]
Olympic Stadium Wrap: Innovation, Collaboration, Sustainability
Here’s a great video from Dow talking about the process of making the Olympic Stadium Wrap. The video gives a thorough look at the project, from conception to finish. Look for Rainier employees Bruce Dickinson and Charlie Rueb at 2:34 (that’s our shop floor & our offices!), 4:21, & … [Read more...]
