Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Their products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies.
Acme Refining was started 33 years ago to give companies a better, cleaner, and financially beneficial way to process scrap metal. Acme is one of the Midwest's largest scrap companies serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and
Wisconsin. Acme has a network of 6 yards, 150 trucks and 350 employees. They provide services from scrap metal to paper recycling to site clean up.
Akzo Nobel is the world's largest supplier of paints and coatings. Akzo Nobel is not only a local environmental leader; Akzo Nobel's global commitment to sustainability is shown by their high ranking in the chemicals industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
ArcelorMittal is the world's number one steel company, with 320,000 employees in more than 60 countries. ArcelorMittal key pro forma financials for 2006 show combined revenues of USD 88.6 billions, with a crude steel production of 118 million tonnes, representing around 10 percent of world steel output.
Baxter International Inc. is a global healthcare company that through its subsidiaries assists healthcare professionals and their patients with treatment of complex medical conditions including hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, trauma and other conditions. With 2005 sales of 9.8 billion, and approximately 47,000 employees, Baxter applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Christy Webber Landscapes' primary business goal is to create and maintain exceptional landscapes for Chicago properties, which meet or exceed client expectations. The company is committed to offering skilled, professional employees who are respectful and accessible. Christy Webber Landscapes continues to build its successful operations by specializing in projects located within the City of Chicago. With this strong commitment to urban projects, along with its Chicago base of operations, the company brings a singular set of experiences, abilities, and qualifications to offer exceptional, prioritized service to Chicago customers.
Cloverhill Bakery
Cloverhill, a 43 year old family owned and operated wholesale bakery located in Chicago, IL, has grown from a small corner retail shop to become a major source of innovative, individually wrapped baked sweet goods. Today, Cloverhill's name is synonymous with premium quality, freshness and value. Cloverhill's primary focus is to
produce innovative premium quality Danish sweet goods, Cinnamon Rolls, Crumb Cakes, Cake Donuts, and yeast-raised snacks such as Honey Buns -- utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Computers for Schools is a Chicago based company dedicated to both recycling PCs and rebuilding them for use in the educational system; they offer certified refurbished computers to schools and non-profits at about 1/3 of the cost of new.
Cook Composites and Polymers is a world leader in the production and distribution of gel coats, composites polyester resins, coatings resins and emulsions. CCP also has the largest composites distributor network in North America. With associated companies, they share the position of world's second largest producer of resins. CCP's other businesses include products for maintenance and graphic arts, andindustrial cleaners.
Curb Appeal is an entrepreneurial company that creates outdoor composite furniture and other products out of mixed use plastics their company has a proprietary technique for recycling mixed plastics that is of use to entities such as Baxter International, and the State of IL Department of Transportation (for sound proof ramping.
East Balt CommissaryEast Balt Commissary is a commercial contract bakery which manufactures hamburger buns, bread and other bakery products.
Engineered Glass Products (EGP) is a premier developer of heated glass technology, including the innovative Thermique™ heated glass technology. With their manufacturing division, Marsco, EGP finds new ways to overcome technical and thermal barriers to deliver enhanced product performance.
Endres Services
Endres Services recycles food waste into an ingredient for animal feed. In April 1998, Endres expanded into a new facility in Rosemount, MN. Endres also has local operations in Illinois from which they routinely serve Chicago-area food processors and manufacturers.
General Iron is a processor of scrap metals (ferrous and non ferrous) and a recycler of Freon, batteries, and many other waste materials. A large percentage of the company's business comes from recycling materials for the City of Chicago, construction and demolition firms, and other private businesses.
Goose Island Brewery
Goose Island Brewery is a local manufacturer and the maker of over fifty craft beers and soft drinks. Beginning operations in 1988, the company has steadily grown over the years from a small Chicago brewpub to a
manufacturer distributing to fifteen different states, as well as abroad to the United Kingdom. During this time, the company's waste streams of grain, wheat and yeast have grown as well, providing a unique opportunity for them to participate in the Chicago Waste to Profit Network.
Headquartered in Jasper Indiana, Kimball International is a world leader in the office furniture industry, Kimball has a strong commitment to sustainability in all of its aspects. Through their commitment to environmental stewardship
for over 30 years, Kimball has planted over 1 million seedlings. The company continues to look for new ways to innovate in a responsible manner.
Kraft was founded over 100 years ago, and is the world's second largest food and beverage company, with markets in over 150 countries. Kraft has been practicing by-product synergy by providing their food waste to animal feed. They also use recyclers and waste haulers to reduce waste as much as possible.
Lafarge is a world leader in building materials, including the world's largest supplier of cement and roofing, number 2 in aggregates and concrete, and number 3 in gypsum. Lafarge is located in 76 countries and has a workforce of 80,000 people. Lafarge is also internationally known for its commitment to sustainable development.
M1 Energy is a manufacturer of biodiesel for energy generation and is looking to source inputs for the manufacture of their product, offer their expertise in the creation of biodiesel, and also help to decipher and disseminate information on the tax benefits for producing and utilizing biodiesel in Illinois to Network members.
Midwest Generation is one of the largest independent power producers in the United States, producing enough electricity to meet the needs of more than 8 million households. Headquartered in downtown Chicago, Midwest Generation is a subsidiary of Edison Mission Energy and part of the Edison International family of companies, which is based in Rosemead, California.
Naylor Pipe Company offers the complete line of spiralweld pipe.In addition to pipe, Naylor manufactures standard fittings, fabrications, and end connections, including the Naylor Heavy Duty Wedgelock Coupling.
S & C Electric is a Chicago based provider of electrical power systems equipment and services and a leader in Chicago's sustainable industry. Having been in business for nearly a century, the company has steadily grown a worldwide presence through its ability to identify changing needs in the market of electrical power transmission and distribution and adapt to these changes through creative product design.
Sara Lee is a global consumer products company with food, beverage, household and body care businesses. Sara Lee has leading positions in numerous categories in the more than 180 markets in which it competes. Sara Lee has been involved in various by-product synergy activities across its business lines.
Schulze and Burch Biscuit Company
Schulze and Burch's customer base includes a line of fruit based baked snacks marketed under the Toast'em® Pop-ups® and Snackin' Fruits® brands. Selected major store's branded Toaster Pastries using proprietary formulations are also a component of the customer base.The company is also selected by certain Fortune 500
companies to manufacture their proprietary and branded products. Products manufactured include fruit filled snacks, multi cereal bars, granola bars crackers, cereal and ingredients.The company also owns an R&D pilot plant & repackaging facility. Company facilities are located in Chicago, as well as a suburban location.
The Sherwin-Williams Company is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers.
Smurfit-Stone is one of the largest paper products manufacturers in the world. The company recycles nearly 3 times as much cardboard as it produces annually. It sells recycled pulp to its business partners and competitors. Smurfit is focused on the entire life cycle of their product and in this spirit often works with national accounts to manage the end-of-life product cycle.
United States Gypsum Company (USG) has been a leading manufacturer of building materials for the construction and remodeling industries including Sheetrock™ and Durock™ products. USG has also been pursuing sustainable
practices for many years with an understated approach to marketing the investment in green practices.