Bunn-O-Matic Corporation
Springfield, Illinois
Intern: Anthony Finigan
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bunn-O-Matic, which is located in Springfield, IL, produces iced coffee, slushy,
and juice machines.
The intern projects focused on the lighting and building
envelope. The intern was also involved with the Springfield Green Business
Network initiative to expand recycling in the local community.
Results:
The intern made the following recommendations.
- Upgrade several lighting systems, including office, high bay, and task
lighting. These lighting upgrades could save the company over $80,000 a
year and reduce CO2 emissions by 1,025 tons. The upgrades would consist
of:
- Replacing the metal halide high bay HID fixtures with induction lighting
technology
- Replacing all T12 and inefficient T8 fixtures with appropriate T8 lighting
or induction fluorescent lighting.
- Removing T12 and T8 task lighting fixtures and replacing with LED lighting.
- Develop a plan to restore roof membranes and wall coatings to extend the
life of the structures at the facility. A preventative maintenance plan should
also be developed to reduce repair costs for the buildings in the future.
- Develop goals to improve cardboard and battery recycling in the community.
The Springfield Green Business Network was formed with the mission of providing
a network between businesses, community individuals, and local government
to establish a sustainable economy. Bunn-O-Matic is a driving force behind
this initiative. The intern helped draft goals to:
- Recycle 100% of cardboard in the community. This could be used as a revenue
stream to benefit the community by generating funds for future recycling
efforts.
- Recycle 1 ton of dry cell batteries in the community per year.
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