Toyota is committed to continuously improving our own environmental stewardship, and asking our partners to do the same. Instituting recycling programs, minimizing pollution and promoting the advantages of electric-powered lift trucks are just a few considerations that make a difference. Here are some ideas that will help your facility become more environmentally friendly, and many can lower your operating costs:

• Increase your number of alternative fuel lift trucks, whether electric, propane or CNG. For example, propane is non-toxic and clean-burning, so it's versatile enough for indoor or outdoor applications. It's also safe and economical, and requires little maintenance.
• Start a recycling program at your facility. Set goals for reduction in waste that goes to landfills.
• Install an energy-efficient lighting system.
• Encourage your vendors and partners to adopt "green" initiatives.
• Encourage carpooling among employees and offer incentives for doing so.
• See if fast charging makes sense for your facility, and reduce the number of batteries used.
• Recycle used oil.