JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. has achieved certification for its initiative of ‘zero waste to landfill’ by the British Standards Institution. Being at the forefront of sustainable growth, this initiative is an extension to achieve and demonstrate the company’s environmentally sustainable goals and ‘go green’ initiatives in the tyre sector. Under this initiative, the aim is to stop the disposal of waste to landfills or to incineration without energy recovery – it is either totally eliminated at source or recycled off-site. Except for medical and sanitary wastes, all other waste streams must be recycled to meet the concept of zero waste to landfill.
“We at JK Tyre and Industries have always strived to achieve the quality benchmark for all our industry-leading manufacturing practices as it is our commitment to give back to the environment we operate in. We are proud of the top team to coin the slogan – zero waste to landfill – and we hope to receive multiple recognitions towards our continued efforts in the development of the society and sustainable development,” commented Anil Makkar, Manufacturing Director, JK Tyre and Industries said. The company has developed a robust integrated waste management plan for all types of wastes such as rubber compounds, scrap green tyres, cut flaps, trimmings, used tyres, etc. in a controlled and transparent way.
It has also developed an audit system for contracts of recyclers. The waste management plan also includes used oil, e-waste, etc. at its five plant locations. Under this journey, the company engaged with the British Standards Institution for verification of its system as per ISO 14051 and concluded that the waste generated is not going to landfill in any way. Generation, collection, segregation, storage, treatment and disposal in the different processes were also calculated and traceability of waste was also confirmed from the vendors who were taking the scrap. The British Standards Institution has audited five manufacturing locations in Rajasthan, Chennai, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand.