Spokane Clean Air has selected Alsco Uniforms as the 2025 Clean Air Award recipient for their exemplary work to reduce emissions at their Spokane facility,” stated April Westby, executive director at Spokane Clean Air.
Some of the measures they’ve taken to reduce energy consumption have a direct benefit to the air we share. These measures include:
- Upgrading industrial dryers to reduce natural gas consumption
- Replacing outdated heating and cooling units with more energy-efficient models
- Implementing equipment maintenance practices to ensure peak efficiency
- Optimizing its delivery routes to maximize fuel efficiency
“Across our company, we are committed to pollution prevention and sustainable practices,” said Joey Kink, general manager of Spokane’s Alsco Uniforms facility. “We provide reusable products, which means less disposable waste. We choose our vendors carefully, for example, our table linens are made with American-produced fabric, with a 50-80% longer life cycle than imported linen. Our mat vendor recycles over 1.25 million pounds of mat rubber annually. We collaborate with laundry chemical suppliers to create eco-friendly formulas that are better for our environment. These are just a few examples of steps we take to be environmental stewards within the communities we serve.”
Spokane Clean Air will present the award at a ceremony on February 12th.
About the Clean Air Award
Spokane Clean Air presents an annual award to one local company for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to improving air quality. The award is presented publicly to express appreciation for their efforts and to encourage other businesses to follow suit. Learn more about the Clean Air Award and past recipients here.
About Alsco Uniforms
Alsco Uniforms is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated uniform and linen laundry service company founded in 1889. They are recognized by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute for having invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Celebrating over 135 years of business, Alsco Uniforms provides laundry services and other products that keep businesses clean and safe for customers across all market segments, including healthcare, automotive, industrial, and hospitality. With more than 200 locations and 16,000 employees, Alsco Uniforms provides laundry and other services and products to more than 350,000 customers in 13 countries, which makes Alsco Uniforms the largest uniform company in the world. Visit alsco.com to learn more about why It Pays to Keep Clean® with Alsco Uniforms. Join Alsco Uniforms on Facebook at Facebook.com/AlscoUniforms, on X at @alscouniforms, on Instagram at @alscoinc, and on LinkedIn at Alsco Uniforms.
