Siemens Wins State Award for Recycling Endeavors

Siemens Solar Industries, based in Camarillo, has won an award given annually by a state agency to recognize outstanding waste-reduction efforts by California businesses.

The California Integrated Waste Management Board presented Siemens with its Waste Reduction Award, citing the company’s efforts in waste prevention, recycling and procurement of recycled products.

The agency encourages firms to reduce waste and the amount of material sent to landfills.

Siemens estimates that it has cut its waste production by 50% as a result of an integrated, companywide program. The company recycles such office waste as paper and glass and also recycles production wastes, including silicon used in making its solar cells. The recycled silicon is used in aluminum production.

In addition to receiving state recognition, the Siemens waste program has been honored twice by the city of Camarillo.

Siemens, the world’s largest supplier of solar cells and modules, exports more than 70% of its products to customers worldwide. It is part of the Siemens Solar Group, which also has units in Germany, Japan and Singapore.