For Immediate Release
Medline Introduces GreenTree™ Recycled Paper Products
New Line Promotes Conservation at Same Cost as Non-Recycled
Tuesday, February 06, 2007 —
Mundelein, IL -- Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies today launched, GreenTree™, a new line of recycled paper products that promote environmental conservation efforts.
"We understand how important conservation and recycling is to our environment. With GreenTree our customers can take pride knowing that they are contributing to critical conservation efforts and not spending extra dollars to do so," said Medline President Andy Mills. "When you consider that one person reportedly uses 700 lbs of paper products each year you realize just how important it is to use recycled materials."
The GreenTree line, made of 100 percent recycled paper includes toilet paper, hand towels and napkins. GreenTree paper is also produced without using highly toxic chlorine compounds. Environmental studies indicate that producing recycled paper causes up to 74 percent less air pollution, 35 percent less water pollution and creates more jobs while saving old-growth trees, forest eco systems and protecting biodiversity.
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency recycling is extremely important because it:
- expands manufacturing jobs and increases US competitiveness;
- significantly reduces the need for land filling and incineration;
- prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials;
- saves energy;
- decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change;
- conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals; and
- helps sustain the environment for future generations.
As part of its conservation efforts, Medline has also made major modifications to the company's lighting systems to reduce electricity consumption; it has invested a significant amount of money in temperature control and weather proofing and it recycles hundreds of tons of paper, plastic and waste oil. In addition to these modifications, Medline is a major sponsor of "Cool Globes, Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet," a Chicago public art program to promote awareness and solutions to global warming. Medline is also corporate participant of www.stopglobalwarming.org.
About Medline
Medline, the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, home care dealers and agencies and other markets. Headquartered in Mundelein, IL, Medline has more than 800 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.
Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 250 major hospitals and health care systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities, and on-staff clinicians.
Medline has a growing network of 34 distribution centers around the country, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 160 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.