Governor Recognizes Core Materials for Outstanding Pollution Prevention Efforts

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(Columbus, 10/27/99) Governor Bob Taft today presented an award for Outstanding Achievement in Pollution Prevention to Core Materials Corporation of Columbus.

Core Materials Corporation have demonstrated how pollution prevention provides a common sense approach to protecting Ohio's environment by saving companies money and protecting Ohio's natural resources for future generations," said Governor Taft. "I commend them for their achievements."

Core Materials Corporation is recognized for:

• eliminating the use of chlorinated solvents in its process;

• eliminating a hazardous air pollutant from being emitted (79,000 pounds per year); and

• saving $50,000 in hazardous waste disposal costs from 1996 to 1997.

The Governor's Awards have been coordinated by Ohio EPA for 13 years to demonstrate how pollution prevention can be good for both the environment and business.

Criteria for selection of the Governor's Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Pollution Prevention include: the overall effort to reduce waste at the source, or recycle or recover materials; the program's innovation, cost effectiveness, and environmental benefits; ability of the program to serve as a model for others; and effectiveness in promoting prevention as the preferred long-term approach. In addition, the efforts should be voluntary and in advance of regulatory requirements, and the nominee should have a good environmental compliance record.