7 Ways You Can Save Money and Help the Environment With Equipment Rentals

For decades, we’ve been told that we need to focus more attention on our environment or we’re going to lose it. We’ve reduced, reused and recycled as much as we can handle, and still, it’s not just enough. We need to do more – it’s our responsibility. 

For contractors, using sustainable practices with equipment doesn’t take any more effort, can reduce carbon footprints and cut costs. Bercon Rentals supports contractors in making environmentally conscious choices. 

Here are seven ways to make your construction projects a little more ‘green’ simply by choosing Bercon.

Choose Electric Equipment

Diesel-powered equipment emits significant amounts of pollution. When you choose Bercon rentals, you have the ability to choose an electric or hybrid alternative. Bercon Rentals is proud to offer these models in the following categories: straight mast forklifts, straight or articulating booms, atrium lifts and spyder cranes.

If You Can’t Use Electric, Use Low-Emission

Sometimes, switching from gas to electric just isn’t possible. In those cases, choose low-emission equipment rentals that can still significantly cut harmful exhaust emissions. Most modern gas engines meet stringent emission standards, so it won’t be too difficult to do a little to help the environment in a big way.

Bercon Rentals Has an Industry-Leading Preventative Maintenance Program

We’re proud of each piece of equipment we rent out for two reasons – the people on our team who back it up and the program we have in place to ensure our rentals are the best in the industry. 

Our preventative maintenance program is run by a passionate crew who ensures that our fleet is not only running at its best but also its most efficient. Everything from tuning engines to lubricating parts to monitoring fuel consumption, our program saves fuel, reduces costly delays and extends the life of equipment by not just months but years.

Reduce Noise Pollution

The world is filled with a lot of pollution, from water pollution to air pollution, but even noise pollution. Electric equipment not only reduces air pollution at your jobsite but also generates less noise pollution, creating a better, quieter workplace which could be extremely useful for jobs in urban neighbourhoods.

Recycle and Repurpose Materials On-Site

While you’re saving the planet with the recommendations above, you might as well also reduce your onsite waste through a simple-to-implement recycling program. Crush your cardboard. Sort your steel. Crush your concrete into aggregate. And reuse as much as you can on future projects. Recycling doesn’t only reduce pollution and landfill waste – it saves you money!

Purchase Used Equipment

Instead of buying brand-new machinery, purchase high-quality used equipment from Bercon Rentals. This reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing while extending the life of existing machines in great working conditions.

Our online used equipment portal has everything from telehandlers and telescopic boom lifts to light towers and generators. Reach out to us to see what pieces of equipment are available to you today.

Thank the Planet By Embracing Sustainability

Trust Bercon Rentals right here in Ontario to help you do your part to ‘go green’ while staying competitive in our burgeoning economy. 
Want to learn more? Reach out to our sales team and we’ll put you in touch with the best equipment and advice to support your next project. Send us an email or request a quote!