IMEC and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Combining Forces to Drive Sustainability

Helping Chicago area manufacturers reduce the impacts of their operations on the environment and improve profits is the aim of a newly created strategic alliance between the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC) and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC).

Under the agreement, the two non-profit business assistance organizations will jointly conduct in-depth assessments of manufacturing production processes, and deliver training and technical support to help companies prevent pollution, divert solid waste from landfills, and increase energy efficiency.  The collaboration will also focus on providing manufacturers with information on waste-reducing technologies and sustainable management practices.