InSinkErator®, a business unit of St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR), has important information for property managers and developers. Residents love disposers for the convenience, but industry professionals have strong incentives to appreciate them as well, including potential cost savings from solid waste disposal fees, fewer nuisance rodents and pests attracted by curbside and dumpster collection—plus an improved environmental impact by possibly reducing landfill additions.
Recognizing all the benefits of in-sink disposers, earlier this year the city of Philadelphia started requiring in-sink disposers in all new residential construction.
In-sink disposers also help builders reach the National Green Building Standard, the ICC/ANSI- approved residential green building rating system. Each unit installed contributes one point towards the National Green Building Standard.
“There are still a lot of myths surrounding use of food waste disposers”, said Michael Keleman, Manager of Environmental Engineering at InSinkErator. “Today’s models grind food waste better and more quietly than ever before. This significantly reduces clogged pipes and jammed units while allowing modern municipal waste treatment systems to capitalize on the environmental advantages of the waste at collection facilities.”
Most municipal sewer districts already employ reclamation systems to convert biodegradable materials from their sanitary systems into compost and natural gas. That creates local and regional promotional and goodwill opportunities for facility-wide applications, particularly in larger developments.
InSinkErator works with developers, property management groups and communities across the United States to evaluate the potential for cost savings and environmental credits in their properties. For more information, visit http://www.insinkerator.com/savings. Or, contact:
Michael Keleman
Manager of Environmental Engineering InSinkErator 262-598-5219 Michael.Keleman@Emerson.com
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion. For more information, visit emerson.com.
About InSinkErator
Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, InSinkErator®, a business unit of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) is the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use. Yet, InSinkErator is not only the largest manufacturer of food waste disposers, we invented them in 1927.
Today, InSinkErator offers a high-performance line of disposers including the Evolution Series® with advanced sound, grind, anti-jam and anti-vibration technologies. For additional information about InSinkErator products, visit InSinkErator.com or call 1-800-558-5700.
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