Fix It, Don’t Ditch It: Saving the Planet, One Machine at a Time 

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated internationally on April 22 — it’s a time to appreciate how amazing our world is and think about ways we can help take care of it. 

The energy and materials used in manufacturing and industrial work have long been a topic of heated discussion among environmentalists, but we recognize the realities and importance of this everyday work. With that being said, there’s one big step our industry can take to ensure we’re giving proper care to our planet: Look to repair over replace. 

We understand that replacing parts and machines can oftentimes seem like the more convenient option, but it can severely impact the world we live in. Considering electronics, for example, when e-waste is disposed of in landfills, hazardous materials like lead and mercury can contaminate soil and groundwater. In addition to waste, manufacturing processes contribute to air pollution, negatively impact our water supplies, and consume about 37% of global energy use. While a replacement might be necessary, it’s important to consider alternatives to reduce the “birth costs” of new equipment. 

Think of repairs like using a refillable water bottle instead of buying a new plastic one each time: it’s the more environmentally responsible choice. When you decide to repair a piece of equipment, raw material usage and energy consumption are lessened. We are no longer dumping industrial waste onto our grounds, and we can contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the lack of transporting materials alone. Reducing our carbon footprint is imperative to maintaining the green Earth we love. 

This Earth Day (and every day), Industrial Repair Service strives to help you identify when your equipment is salvageable versus when it’s time to replace it. After sending your piece in, we’ll carefully evaluate the extent of the damage, identify all affected components, and repair even the most difficult items with help from our expert technicians. We also carry various OEM parts that are no longer manufactured or easily found, so you won’t have to search for replacements—or worse, purchase new machines or components that consume more energy when we already have the solution. 

This Earth Day, take the first step towards properly valuing our awesome Earth: choose repair, not replacement. Call us today!