The Evergreen Award for Pollution Prevention
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EPA Region 10's Evergreen Award for Pollution Prevention recognizes outstanding pollution prevention efforts within all sectors of the greater Pacific Northwest business community. For more information about EPA Region 10's Evergreen Award for Pollution Prevention contact: Robert Drake, U.S. EPA Region 10 (206) 553-4803 or (800) 424-4372, extension 4803 drake.robert@epa.gov Information on how to nominate a business: ABOUT THE AWARD Since it’s inception in 1996, the EPA Region 10 Evergreen Award has honored twenty-one business leaders who have demonstrated that preventing pollution is a sound business practice. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Any business in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington that meets the criteria described below. EPA seeks to showcase businesses of all sizes and sectors of the economy that are committed to environmental excellence. Businesses with current enforcement actions are ineligible. NOMINATION PROCESS EPA will accept nominations from federal, state and local environmental agency personnel, business associations, businesses and environmental organizations. Self nominations are allowed. EPA will consider those businesses participating in voluntary pollution prevention programs like Performance Track, Energy Star and EnviroStars. Winners of other state or local environmental award programs will also be considered. TIMELINE . WHAT DO SHOWCASE FACILITIES RECEIVE? • An on-site presentation by the EPA Regional Administrator • Use of EPA Evergreen Award logo • EPA-distributed press materials • Publication of the award on the EPA WEB site at www.epa.gov/r10earth/evergreenaward.htm Help to Build an Environmentally Sustainable Economy in the Pacific Northwest Many pollution prevention (P2) practices, such as substituting toxic material with safer alternatives, are simple and inexpensive and can improve a business's bottom line. P2 practices can help reduce or eliminate: • raw material and energy costs • treatment, disposal and associated labor costs • wildlife and habitat damage • property devaluation • remediation costs • civil and criminal fines • permit fees • insurance costs • process disruption • down time Other key P2 benefits include: • Enhanced Public Image • Increased Productivity and Efficiency • Reduced Regulatory Burden • Decreased Liability • Improved Environmental and Health Quality To learn more about pollution prevention practices please contact the state or regional technical assistance program in your area. A list of technical assistance program contacts in the Northwest and Alaska, and a wealth of other P2 information, is available from the Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center -- on the WEB at www.pprc.org or call 206 352-2050. CRITERIA FOR THE EVERGREEN AWARD FOR POLLUTION PREVENTION Pollution Prevention Achievements Examples Prevention-based reductions of: - Solid and hazardous waste - Air emissions - Water discharges Conserved Resources through: - Energy efficiency - Water conservation - Efficient use of raw materials - Use or procurement of recycled products and materials - Recycling of waste Commitment To Environmental Quality Examples - A strong policy committing to environmental excellence - A workforce and management team that recognizes environmental quality as an integral part of their job - A continuous process to evaluate pollution prevention opportunities - An environmental management system that integrates environmental factors into strategic business decisions and day to day operations - Use of environmental cost accounting Environmental Leadership Examples - Work done with manufacturers, suppliers, customers, and disposers to minimize the environmental impacts associated with the product(s) - Leadership in community environmental programs - Leadership in environmental programs in their industry - Participation in federal, state or local voluntary pollution prevention programs such as Climatewise, Wastewise or Envirostars. HOW TO NOMINATE BUSINESS To nominate a business for the Evergreen Award, please provide the following information. Company Name: Address: Contact Person/Title: Phone/Email: WEB Site: Describe in no more than three pages (plus attachments) how the business meets each of the following criteria: Pollution Prevention Achievements Commitment to Environmental Quality Environmental Leadership What is the size of the Nominated Business? Small Medium Large Please list all attached material with a brief description of their contents. Nominator’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: By submitting this application, you certify that the information is true and accurate to the best of you knowledge. For more information call, toll free, 1-800-424-4EPA and speak with Robert Drake (direct number 206 553-4803) or Carolyn Gangmark (206 553-4072). Electronic submissions are encouraged! E-mail completed nomination packets to drake.robert@epa.gov or mail your packet to: Robert Drake U.S EPA Region 10 1200 Sixth Avenue, OEA-095 Seattle, WA 98101 Click the appropriate icon below to download a Nomination Form for the 2003 Evergreen Award that you can fill-in and submit by attaching to an e-mail message.