PROOF BEFORE INVESTMENT: USING PILOT TESTS TO IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

The biggest barrier to corporate sustainability isn't a lack of technology—it's risk aversion. Operations managers are rightfully hesitant to disrupt a working production line for a "green initiative." The solution is the Pilot Test.

De-Risking the Transition

Before rolling out a water recycling system across a nationwide portfolio, Mercy Environmental designs and manages single-site pilot programs. We treat sustainability implementation like an engineering problem, not a PR campaign.

Case Study: Wastewater Recovery

For a recent automotive client, we installed a temporary skid-mounted filtration unit on a single wash bay. Over 90 days, we collected data on water quality, filter longevity, and energy consumption.

• The Data: The pilot proved we could recover 85% of process water without affecting finish quality.
• The Scaling: Armed with real-world ROI data, the client approved the capital expenditure for 12 additional sites.
• The Result: The full rollout is projected to save 4 million gallons of water annually.

"We use pilot tests to turn environmental assumptions into engineering facts." — Samuel Akinyemi, P.E.