Premiere guitar maker Taylor Guitars was a recipient of California Waste Reduction Award for their committment in reducing the amount of waste that the company produces. The popular acoustic guitar maker was among 1,200 businesses recognized by the California Integrated Waste Management Board as part of its Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP). 

Achievements by the company in 2007 are as follows:

* 35 tons of cardboard or 95% of the company’s total volume was recycled. The other 7 tons were reused in various ways throughout the factory.

* Over 20,000 pounds of paper was recycled in 2007. Other recycled and reused materials included plastic wrap, used printer toners, electronic equipment and grass trimmings.

* All oil and coolant products used in the factory and in manufacturing were recycled.

* Scrap wood and sawdust was converted into particleboard and mulch leading to its 100% reuse.

* Select pieces of scrap wood were donated to a local woodworking association to be transformed into toys for orphans in Tijuana, Mexico.

Taylor is constantly finding ways to reduce their waste and has adapted some innovative processes in the past.