5 Easy Tips Towards a Green Auto Shop - By: Fasty Wurthling

So many industries these days are working on ways to be more ecologically friendly and leave less of a “carbon footprint” behind. Auto repair shops are definitely finding ways to get a piece of the action. Most find that implementing more eco-friendly policies is not only good for the environment, but that it’s also good for business. Many also find that there are cost savings involved once initial policies are put into place.

Some states have regulations already in place for auto shops to reduce waste and re-claim various fluids. But just following government regulations is only the beginning-there are many other things an auto shop can do to go green.

Here are five key things that can really make a difference:

1) Recycle, Recycle, Recycle – There are so many things that can be recycled in an auto shop. Oil, anti-freeze, oil filters, air filters, batteries, steel, transmission fluid, and brake fluid are just a few. There are several companies that will come and collect these items weekly or monthly and provide easy-to-use collection tools for storing items until pickup. Some of your auto parts suppliers will partner with you in your recycling efforts. WURTH offers a wheel weight recycling program that complies with all approved disposal methods, and supplies collection boxes with return stickers for used lead wheel weights.

2) Get the Lead Out – A typical vehicle contains between 200 and 250 grams of lead in wheel weights, and many are released into the environment when they fall off during normal driving conditions. Steel and zinc wheel weights are now being made with a quality that doesn’t sacrifice important characteristics such as retention and corrosion resistance.

3) Use Green Detailing and Janitorial Products – Eco-Industrial cleaners have come a long way in the last few years. Gone are the days where the only solution to really removing grease was an environmentally harsh cleaner. Wurth’s Greenline offers incredibly powerful cleaning solutions, such as aluminum wheel cleaner, industrial degreaser and metal polish that are 100% green.

4) Don’t Stop in the Shop – There are ways to go green all around your building, including the office, the bathrooms, the lighting and other little places where you can make your impact smaller. Using energy-efficient lighting is one small tip that can save you big money too.

5) Watch Where the Fluids Go – Many shop owners (especially those who’ve been around a while) will freely admit that years ago they never thought much about oil runoff or leaked antifreeze on the floor. The reality is though, we’re all more aware now of the damage these things can do the environment. So making sure you’re collecting the fluids in a manner that doesn’t allow them to drip on the floor or get dumped on the ground makes a big difference.

These are just a few ways that auto repair shops can lessen their carbon footprint. When you start to implement these changes and feel confident that your shop has gone green, tell the world! Many consumers today are very interested in doing business with green companies to lessen their own personal footprint. So let everyone know your shop cares about the environment too and watch the business roll in.

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