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Construction Specialties Wins EPA Award for Environmental Improvements
PHILADELPHIA (April 14, 2011) – Construction Specialties Inc. of Muncy, Pa., is one of 11 winners recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic region for environmental achievements. Construction Specialties, a winner in the business and industry category of EPA’s 2010 Environmental Achievement awards, was selected for taking numerous steps at its 32-acre manufacturing facility to reduce pollution and improve the environment.
“People and organizations throughout our region are making great strides in environmental protection, and these awards recognize some of the shining stars who are doing more than their share to keep our planet healthy and inspiring others to do the same,” said Shawn M. Garvin, regional administrator for EPA’s mid-Atlantic region.
Construction Specialties’ facility upgrades and sustainable practices include the purchase of existing manufacturing buildings in lieu of constructing new buildings on-site; installing waterless urinals and flow sensors in the company’s buildings resulting in savings of about 800,000 gallons of water in the past two years; energy-saving upgrades to windows and lighting fixtures; installing motion sensor lights in warehouses and offices; using green cleaning practices and biodegradable food-service products; and adding a three-quarter mile walking trail at the Muncy site. The company reports having reduced CO2 emissions by almost 3 million pounds over two years.
EPA presents awards in three categories: non-profit or volunteer organization; business and industry; and state, local or other federal government agency. For a full list winners and more information on the awards, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region03/EnvironmentalAwards/winners2010.htm
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