Automotive
Parts Remanufacturers Association
4460 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite
H, Chantilly VA 20151-1671 Phone:703-968-2772 Fax:703-968-2878
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Remanufactured Parts: An Easy Way to "Go Green"
April 19, 2010
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA – We are all being asked to embrace a greener lifestyle
these days, from the light bulbs we use to the cars we drive. While it's easy to
get overwhelmed, it's also simple to begin making a positive impact through
smart buying choices.
The professional automotive and truck parts remanufacturers that are members of
the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) are proud to offer
consumers a “green” alternative when it comes to keeping their vehicles on the
road. “In our remanufacturing world every day is Earth Day,” states APRA
President Bill Gager.
Remanufactured automotive and truck parts save both energy and material
resources by taking old parts that have entered the waste stream and restoring
them to like new performance. By extending product life, remanufacturing saves
85% of the energy that went into manufacturing the original product, as well as
saving the labor and capital costs that are associated with a new product.
Another plus of remanufacturing is that it eliminates any additional “greenhouse
gas emissions” that may occur when new parts are made, further preserves
landfill space and reduces the consumption of precious natural resources like
steel, copper, zinc, aluminum and other metals.
Buying remanufactured automotive and truck parts is something everyone can do in
their effort to live a greener lifestyle. APRA encourages consumers to take
advantage of the environmental and economic benefits of purchasing
remanufactured parts – it’s a decision that leaves money in the bank today and a
better world for tomorrow.