Helping local entities gain cost-saving efficiencies,

reduce demand on natural and material resources, and

improve environmental and social conditions since 2007.

2015 Annual Report

Green and Prosperous The eight year old Devens Eco-Efficiency Center, Inc. continued to

grow and engage more industrial and commercial facilities and

service providers. In 2015, the Center’s programs provided value

to 71 establishments (42 businesses, 12 government entities, 9

schools, and 8 non-profits) from 24 area towns.

The award-winning non-profit provides a unique set of benefits to the commercial, industrial and service

establishments in the area. Its services enable eco-industrial practices, where businesses and organizations

collaborate to reduce waste and pollution, share resources, and drive sustainable development to achieve

economic gains and improve environmental quality.

Since 2006, it is estimated that the education, resources, assistance, and partnerships delivered by the Devens

Eco-Efficiency Center and the earlier EcoStar program have enabled nearly $4 million in savings from

reduced operating expenses.

DELIVERED VALUE TO

71 INSTITUTIONS

FROM 24 TOWNS

New and Improved We have been busy polishing the image and

connectivity of the Eco-Efficiency Center! Phase One

of a two-part website revamp has been completed.

The mobile-friendly site includes a more user-friendly

interface, updated content, a library of presentations

and more. Phase Two will include case studies and

other new content and enhanced functionality. Visit

http://tinyurl.com/devenseec and let us know what

you think!

In addition to the new website, we established a

presence on LinkedIn and Facebook. Like us on

Facebook at “DevensEcoCenter” and join our Devens Eco-Efficiency Center LinkedIn Group. Lastly, we created a new

brochure and converted event announcements into a mobile-friendly template.

Watch for additional enhancements as we begin to offer new services in 2016.

Partnered and Repurposed

In 2015, 47 businesses, non-profits, municipal

entities, and schools from 15 towns repurposed

over 14,000 pounds of materials! Disposal and

purchase savings were achieved by partnering to

reuse surplus office supplies and furniture, arts

and crafts materials, packing supplies, pallets,

containers, and more. Many of the swaps took

place at a Great Exchange event that attracted

35 “shoppers” from local institutions. We thank

the Devens Common Conference Center for

hosting this community event.

VIEW AVAILABLE ITEMS AT:

TINYURL.COM/DEECTGE

CONTACT THE CENTER TO OFFER OR

OBTAIN MATERIALS.

Guild of St. Agnes Day Care and Waiteco found treasures at the Exchange event.

REPURPOSED IN 2015:

1,123 LBS OFFICE SUPPLIES, FURNITURE

1,300 LBS ARTS & CRAFT ITEMS

4,578 LBS PACKING MATERIALS

7,039 LBS MISCELLANEOUS PIECES

OVER 625,000 LBS DIVERTED TO DATE

Waiteco and Response Microwave share foam wheels offered

by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

More materials can be accumulated, stored and displayed for repurposing via The Great Exchange, thanks to space donated by Ryan Development.

Collaborated for Continuous Improvement The Devens Eco-Efficiency Center worked with four members to establish programs and procedures

that would reduce the amount of waste generated by their activities. Assistance and support was also

provided to two businesses interested in gaining energy efficiencies with a facility audit, rooftop solar

panels, and electric car charging stations. These initiatives improved the sustainability of the facilities

and reduced their operating expenses.

The Center hosted a pre-event collection in support of Ayer’s Recycle Your Reusables day to make it

easier for area employees to participate. Two car-loads of goods were collected, including three small

appliances, building materials, arts and crafts supplies. Additionally, our thanks to Devens Recycling for

their generous donation of three cases of food for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

The EHS Roundtable continued to bring together professionals with environmental, health and safety

related responsibilities to gain new knowledge and resources, network with peers, and collaborate on

mutually-beneficial initiatives. The nine educational events held in 2015 benefited representatives of

36 area institutions. Several forums featured guest speakers whose presentations helped attendees

keep their facility operating in compliance.

Topics included OSHA facility inspection

trends and reporting requirements, the

State’s new Fire Safety Code, and a

comprehensive review of the DEP’s

environmental regulations. Energy was

another hot topic, with informative reviews of

Voluntary Peak Management Programs that

can provide demand response savings, solar

energy installations and various funding

mechanisms for industrial facilities, and

evaluating and retrofitting to LED Lighting

technologies.

SINCE 2006, THE DEVENS ECO-EFFICIENCY CENTER AND EARLIER ECOSTAR HAVE:

• HELD 125 EDUCATION FORUMS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONAL PRACTICES

• CREATED 75 PROGRAMS TO DECREASE WASTE DISPOSAL, ENERGY CONSUMPTION

• ENABLED NEARLY $4 MILLION SAVINGS FROM REDUCED OPERATING COSTS

A representative of Philips Lighting explained LED technologies and lighting

options at the EHS Roundtable.

8 New Members Welcomed The following establishments are recognized for their commitment to sustainable business practices

and their engagement with the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center. Their membership is appreciated.

The continued support of the DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION is greatly appreciated.

Dona Neely, Executive Director

978-772-8831 x 3304

DonaNeely@EcoStarDevens.com

Devens Eco-Efficiency Center

Tinyurl.com/devenseec

33 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434