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Commitment by Andersen to product safety drives not only the company's design, manufacturing and window safety installation processes, but also has resulted in public safety programs such as LookOut for Kids®. Andersen has led the industry in safety initiatives and commitment and is recognized by the industry for its outreach effectiveness.
Protecting the Planet
At Andersen, environmental stewardship is more than a catch phrase - it is standard operating procedure. Andersen leads the industry in responsible manufacturing, building some of the most energy-efficient windows and patio doors available.
Andersen is the first manufacturer in the industry to receive certification from Green Seal, the independent U.S. environmental labeling organization, and is one of the first such manufacturers in alliance with the ENERGY STAR® Program, a public/private initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Other honors include the 1999 ENERGY STAR® Window Partner of the Year, The ENERGY STAR® Best Promotion Contest, the Outstanding ENERGY STAR® Homes Manufacturer Ally Award from the EPA (1998), the prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency award from the Alliance to Save Energy for cutting-edge research, development and manufacturing of energy-efficient products (1997), the Minnesota Governor's Award for Excellence in Waste and Pollution Prevention (1997), and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Award for excellence in waste reduction and recycling programs (1997).
Since 1988, Andersen has made dramatic reductions in emissions. It trimmed Toxic Release Inventory emissions by more than 95 percent and reduced releases of Volatile Organic Compounds by 42 percent. In addition, the company slashed landfill deposits by 98 percent.
 
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