Governor Recognizes General Extrusions Inc. 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 General Extrusions Inc., Youngstown.
"General Extrusions has demonstrated how pollution prevention provides a common sense approach to protecting Ohio's environment by saving the company money and protecting Ohio's natural resources for future generations," said Governor Taft. "I commend them for their achievements."
General Extrusions Inc., is recognized for:
- reducing toxic chemicals and metals by product substitution;
- reducing process water usage in the anodizing department;
- converting to powder coating from wet spray;
- reducing paper and wood waste disposal; and
- saving $1.4 million from the water program.
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.
As a participant in the Ohio Prevention First initiative, General Extrusions Inc. received additional consideration, and their membership enhanced their nomination. Ohio Prevention First is a voluntary planning initiative seeking a reduction in pollution generated throughout Ohio. This initiative provides an important opportunity for Ohio organizations to take a leadership role in environmental protection without the need for additional regulatory mandates.
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.