By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships, IDEX Health & Science businesses are driving responsible practices in the U.S., Japan and Germany.
Teams based in Middleboro, Massachusetts, U.S.A., turned a simple idea into a sustainability win by collecting employees’ empty cans and bottles and giving them a second life. Instead of letting recyclables end up as waste, the team cashes them in and transforms that change into real change.
They amplified this impact by donating all proceeds to the South Shore Community Action Council, an organization that delivers essential support to local families through food assistance, home‑energy programs, heating support, and vital community services.
Teams based in Bristol, Connecticut, U.S.A., sourced a new recycling partner in 2025, uncovering a revenue‑generating opportunity.
The new recycling partner handles specialized plastics. For every pound of recovered plastic, IH&S Bristol now earns cash while reducing waste, proving that sustainability and smart business can go hand in hand.
The results were immediate: 1,500 pounds of plastic diverted from landfills in the very first month, along with $120 earned. The site is actively exploring opportunities to expand the program to additional plastic types, further strengthening their environmental impact.
Teams based in Japan are raising the bar on energy stewardship, proving that smart technology and bold commitments can power meaningful change. Already operating on a 100% renewable energy contract, the site took its sustainability leadership even further by installing a cutting edge SMART Clock designed to track and optimize real time electricity usage.
This intelligent system does more than display numbers, it drives action:
- Real‑time visibility into energy consumption
- Instant alerts when usage approaches set thresholds
- Proactive peak demand reduction, preventing waste before it happens
- A bold goal: cutting peak demand by 3 kW (3.75%) in 2026
- Granular data downloads in 30‑minute increments for smarter energy decisions
Teams at ThinXXS – an IH&S Brand – based in Zweibrücken, Germany demonstrate that sustainability can begin with small changes. In 2025, they re-evaluated their production film, which was previously purchased in large sheets and cut down, leading to waste. By collaborating with their supplier to source pre-cut film to exact dimensions, they achieved zero material waste, reduced handling time, and realized cost savings.