Truma employees in Elkhart, Ind., recently volunteered to participate in a trash pick-up day along a highway in Elkhart as part of honoring Earth Day. The company reports that more than 150 bags of garbage were collected.
Pandemic restrictions have hindered Elkhart County’s ability to keep that area clean, and Vice President of Business Development for Truma, Mark Howlett, said the county has welcomed the extra help. “When we approached the city with our idea, they were very excited and welcomed our support. It’s been a great day helping out and giving back to the community we are a part of.”
Truma has a passion for the environment, according to president and CEO Gerhard Hundsberger. In the development and manufacturing of its products, Truma uses recyclable materials and treats its wastewater. It generates “green” electricity with solar power and heats and cools its facility using geothermal technology.
“At Truma, our quality standards go much further than just delivering premium systems and providing best-in-class service to our customers,” Hundsberger said. “For us, quality also means acting ecologically and socially. Caring for the environment and natural resources is part of Truma’s DNA.”
Hundsberger added, “I believe having our people collect trash opened their eyes to how quickly litter can get out of control. If they have littered in the past, I don’t believe any Truma employee would consider littering again. The event was so well received by all Truma volunteers that we are considering making this an annual event.”