Governor Recognizes The Hoover Company 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 The Hoover Company, North Canton.

"Hoover 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."

The Hoover Company is recognized for:

• reducing air, waste and water emissions by more than 90 percent;

• reducing hazardous waste generation and Toxic Release Inventory emissions by 97 percent in the last 10 years;

• eliminating the use of solvents in its paint line; and

• saving more than $100,000 annually.

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.

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.