Recognizing  and  rewarding
New  England's commitment to
continuing environmental improvement.

The Environmental Pocketbook

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                     table of
      Introduction	1
      The Partners For Change Program	2
      The Reward 	5
      What to Do and  Where to Start
             Waste Reduction and Recycling — 6
             Facility Changes	8
             Organizational Changes	10
             Education and Outreach	11
      Resources
             Environmental Helplines	13
             Publications..                   ..22
       Partners for Change
       Recognition Application
.25
                                 Recognizing and rewarding
                                 New England's commitment to
                                 environmental improvement.

                                 EPA Region 1, New England
                                 SPN
                                 JFK Federal Building
                                 Boston MA 02203
"One of my goals for EPA New England is to help small
    facilities take actions that are not only good for the
 environment, but good economically. This booklet is a
    step to help you to be more efficient and profitable.

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 Welcome  to  the  U.S.   Environmental
 Protection Agency's Partners for Change
 Program. We have created this program to
 help you discover and take on responsible envi-
 ronmental practices.

 This is your Environmental  Pocketbook. In it,
 you will find:

0 Information  about how to  become a
    Partner for Change.
£ Examples of things you can do to improve
    your environmental bottom line.
0 F        to provide you with more infor-
    mation about environmental practices.
 4  A Partners for Change Recognition
    Application.

 Consider this pocketbook your handy partner
 as you take steps to strengthen the environ-
 mental health of New England. We think you
 will find that taking steps to protect the envi-
 ronment can be both economically feasible and
 good for your business. Show your customers,
 peers and community that you can "do good
 and do well."

Partners for Change is another way to reach out to
the New England community and show that a
healthy environment is good business. "
JOHN DEVII.LARS
ADMINISTRATOR, EPA NEW ENGLAND

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                 the  program
WHAT IS THE PARTNERS FOR CHANGE
   PROGRAM?

Most people care about the environment -
some a little, some a lot. But when it comes
to taking positive steps to preserve and pro-
tect our environment, many people just don't
know where to start.
                    «y EP/Partners
That's why the U.S.
Environmental  Protection
Agency  (EPA) designed the Partners  for
Change program. It's a way for New England
businesses - any business, organized  group,
or municipality - to discover and  implement
responsible environmental practices and be
recognized in the community for those good
efforts.

We're here to point out ways you can
improve  environmental  performance and
provide resources, information, support,
and encouragement.  We're here to show
you that environmental actions can be eco-
nomically feasible, rewarding,  and just
plain good for business.
    :' We find that it is always best when the
      public and the private sector share in
            developing economically sound

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  Partners for Change is  open to  any New
  England business, municipality or  organized
  group. To become  recognized as a Partner,
  follow these simple steps:

I     Develop environmental goals for your
     organization and make sure all  your
     employees are  aware of them.

     Undertake  at least ONE activity that
     results in a SUBSTANTIAL AND PER-
     MANENT environmentally beneficial
     change to  the  way you  do  business.
     We've  listed a  number of ideas to get
     you  going. The activity you choose may
     be in any one of the following categories:

    0 Waste Reduction or Recycling

    • Facility Changes

    0 Organizational Changes

       Education and Outreach
P
Fill out the Application and tell us what
you did, how the activity met the Partners
for Change requirements, and  document
the positive results.

  environmental practices. We learn from
  each other and come up with the most
  productive results."

    | JOHN CROSIER | BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ASSN. OF NH

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 In your reward application, tell us about
 efforts you have taken during the  calendar
 year in which you apply.

 Complete your application and sub-
 mit your entry any time through^
 out the year, until October 1.
 As soon as we confirm that the
 activities outlined in your application meet
 the program requirements, you will be recog-
 nized as a Partner for Change.

 To continue your Partner for Change status in
 future years, you must demonstrate continued
 commitment by taking on additional actions
 building upon your past progress.

 If  your organization includes more than one
 facility, you can submit an application  for
 just one facility,  or the whole organization if
 all facilities participate.

 For more information about the program call:
 EPA New England Environmental Assistance Team
 1-800-90NEEAT (1-800-906-3328)
:
USl
  "We installed a high-tech ammoniacal etch
 regeneration system which reduced ammonia
usage from 130,000 pounds to less than 30,000

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       the r e war d
If your activities demonstrate a commitment
and progress toward environmental improve-
ment, these are the benefits you will receive
as a Partner for Change:
                      vV97£P«»artner
(I) A window decal to
   show  the commu-
   nity that you  are
   an EPA Partner for Change.
(2> A Certificate of Recognition.
(J) An  invitation  to attend and participate  in
   our annual Partners for Change expo and
   workshop.
(§) Inclusion  in the Partners for Change
   Business-to-Business Directory so you can
   network with other like-minded people.
(§) Inclusion in EPA press releases to regional
   newspapers, trade journals and other pub-
   lications.
£ The right to market yourself as  a  Partner
   for  Change in your advertising and market-
   ing  materials.
 Join us as a Partner for Change.  Let's work
 together and show others by example that
 everyone can make a difference.

pounds annually, saving us tens of thousands of
 dollar's beginning from day one, as well as
 making a positive impact on the environment. "
CHRIS FORD
PRINTED CIRCUIT CORP.

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      what  to do and where to start
 This section provides you with examples of
 general activities you can do and programs you
 can implement to promote  environmental
 improvements while protecting your bottom line.

 Implementing these or other programs may
 qualify you to become a Partner for Change.

      WASTE REDUCTION OR RECYCLING

 Separate office materials for reuse:  toner
 cartridges, printer ribbons, packing peanuts,
 binders, file folders, paper clips, etc.

 Use less paper in your daily operations: use e-
 mail,  post employee  notices, require fewer
 copies of forms, use routing  slips  instead of
 making multiple copies, etc.

 Separate shipping materials  for reuse: ship-
 ping pallets and durable containers  such  as
 drums, pails, plastic crates, jars, containers,
 bags and boxes,  etc.

 Reduce or eliminate a waste stream:  use less
 toxic  process materials, rethink packaging
 options, reduce wastewater discharge, etc.
"We spent virtually no money, except time,
        to make sure  things were operating
       efficiently.  What we found was that

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Collect materials for recycling off-site:
office paper,  mixed  papers, plastic
containers, chemicals, glass, metals, etc.

Work with your suppliers: Require your sup-
pliers to offer products that are produced or
packaged in  an environmentally-preferable
manner and support  those suppliers  that are
best able to meet your needs.
include:  low  solvent content,  high  recycled
materials content, concentrated formulas.

Require  suppliers to offer products  which
perform in an environmentally-preferable
manner.  Examples include: low solvent con-
tent, biodegradable,  recyclable, recycled, no
hazardous content, give comparable results
when less product is used.

Create product specifications favoring the
environment,  and distribute  them on  letter-
head to your suppliers so they know you mean
business.

Perform  yearly reviews to identify where less
toxic materials could be  substituted in your
operations (cleaning products, raw process
materials etc.)  and  implement changes
accordingly.
over the course of the year,  the changes
mdde a dramatic impact on both dollars
saved as well as pollution prevented. "
ED GOMES
TRISTAR TECHNOLOGIES

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 Conserve energy at your facility: Insulate hot
 water tanks and pipes.  Calculate energy sav-
 ings when purchasing new equipment. Look
 for the EPA EnergyStar label for eco-friendly
 office equipment and HVAC equipment.
 Purchase compact fluorescent light bulbs
 and/or fixtures and install electronic ballasts
 where appropriate. Contact your utility com-
 pany for an  on-site energy audit to identify
 opportunities, products and cost savings.

 Create and use an energy/water checklist for
 night guards or night managers to use as an
 addition to  their regular security  check.
 Include:  lights out, equipment  off, faucets
 tight. Document maintenance needs and fol-
 low through with repairs.

 Regularly inspect equipment  as part of a
 preventative  maintenance program: clean fil-
 ters for  better air flow, clean and  grease
 motors, keep equipment at the right tempera-
 ture and make sure there is adequate air
 flow. Check for water, oil and other leaks and
 pipe drips.
    "We found that by installing a major new
  environmental technology, we removed one
production step in that process alone, and cut
             back our air emissions by 85%.

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Target Materials for Waste Reduction

Based on a facility walk-through, list materials that could
be targeted by your waste reduction  program. For each
waste type, list all  potential waste prevention, recycling,
and/or composting methods that could be effective.
                       Facility Walk-Through
                    POTENTIAL WASTE REDUCTION METHOD
                    Develop company-wide double-sided
                    copying policy.
                    Return to supplier for re-use.
                    Collect in-house for re-use in our
                    own shipments
  Redesign or reformulate a product  you make
  to reduce waste.  Make the product or produc-
  tion of the product more efficient.

  Make purchases from suppliers closer to your
  facility to reduce pollution associated with
  transportation and shipping costs.

  Change ordering  procedures  so that you order
  only what you need, reducing product spoilage
  and accumulation of unneeded materials.
  This eliminated impurities and improved
  product yields.  It was a win-win-win situation
  for all concerned."
      STEPHEN GREENE   POLAROID CORPORATION

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          what to do and where to start
                   ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

     Include environmental responsibility  as an
     element in hiring practices as a business poli-
     cy and incorporate environmental responsibil-
     ity into employee performance reviews.

     Encourage and reward employees  for.
     suggestions that improve your organi-
     zation's  environmental performance.
     Give the employees feedback on the
     suggestions, and  implement appro-
     priate recommendations.

     Monitor, record and post  usage and waste
     generation information for  several materials
     used at your facility. The chart can include
     information on the amount of materials
     used/reduced and the associated cost savings.
     Place the chart where all employees can see it.

     Encourage use  of public transportation or
     other alternatives for work  transportation:
     sell  public transportation passes at your facil-
     ity;  provide free parking for car pool vans;
     provide flexible  work hours for employees to
     accommodate public transportation  and  car-
     pooling  schedules;  install  bike  racks  and
     showers; etc.

"It's contagious! Once you begin to see a working
 model of successful  environmental management,
  and you can do what others thought impossible,
     everything else becomes possible as well. The


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EDUCATION  AND OUTREACH
Produce an  in-house newsletter  containing
information on environmental topics relevant to your
facility. To find out what's relevant to your employ-
ees, create an informal eco-exchange bulletin board.
Post an idea sheet and encourage employees to
jot  down good  eco-ideas for work and  home.
Encourage fellow employees to bring in and post
eco tips, quotes, photos, cartoons, etc.

Support employees attending   locally spon-
sored workshops and seminars  on environ-
mental issues.
         your actions to be more resource efficient.
        the amount of waste discarded.
                             REMEMBER:
         vendors to supply materials that are more
         environmentally friendly.
       containers and products.
         Use recycled products, collect recyclables,
         and compost.
entire culture of our operations has turned for the
better', as well as our bottom line profits. "
   ROBERT E. CHATFI   THI  ROBBINS Co.

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        what to do and where to start
       EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - CONT.

    Hold tours of your facility  to highlight
    environmental achievements,  show your
    leadership, and help others improve their
    performance.

    Select a non-profit community  group  and
    partner for a series of environmental
    activities -  park, beach  or  riverbank
    cleanups, sponsor hazardous waste  collec-
    tion/education  days, hold environmental  fairs
    for kids, etc.

    Encourage and recognize employees  who
    take part in your  environmental education
    and outreach activities. Hold a  drawing of
    employees who have made eco-suggestions or
    participated in eco-activities and give away
    water-saving kits, energy-saving  light bulbs,
    monthly public transportation passes, etc.
      Once you've become a Partner for Change

     you can tell your peers, your colleagues and

community about your achievements and market

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This section provides you with ways to com-
municate with environmental agencies and
groups should you have any questions or need
information.
                     helplines
EPA New England Environmental
Assistance Team (NEEATeam)
Pollution prevention and compliance assistance
800-90-NEEAT (800-906-3328)
NEEATeam
USEPA JFK Federal Building-SPN
Boston, MA 02203
http://www.epa.gov/region01
EPA Region I Library

General environmental information

888-EPA-LIBR (617-565-3300)
             EPA Library
USEPA JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
            I Congress Street
Boston, MA
yourself as a Partner for Change. Your responsible

actions will become another way to differentiate

your business in an ever-changing marketplace.

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      EPA Region I  Waste Research Librarian

           Solid and hazardous waste, recycling, and
                             pollution prevention

                                  617-565-3282
                                  Fred Friedman
                 USEPA JFK Federal Building-SPP
                              Boston, MA 02203
                   Freidman.fred@epamail.epa.gov
                 EPA  EnergyStar Programs

           Energy efficiency techniques and products

                 617-565-3702 or 888-STAR YES
                                 Norman Willard
                USEPA JFK Federal Building-SPT
                              Boston, MA 02203
        fSiSSiSS          http://www.epa.gov/gcdoar

         EPA Solid Waste Assistance Program

                   Solid waste management, source
                   reduction, recycling, composting

                                  800-677-9424
                              EPA WaterWiser

                   Water conservation information

                                  800-559-9855
                        http ://www. wate rwiser.org
      "By rethinking the processes of metal finishing. The
 Robbins Company invested in a closed loop water system.
Not only did this cut back on the amount of water we used
   from 1/2 million gallons weekly to 700 gallons, hut also

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 EPA Pollution  Prevention Information
 Clearinghouse  (PPIC)

 Written pollution prevention documents
 and referral service

 202-260-1023
 US EPA-PPIC
 401  M Street SW (3404)
 Washington, DC 20460

 EPA Center for Environmental Research Information

 Written pollution prevention documents (many
 are industry, process, and material specific)

 513-569-7562
 Center for Environmental Research Information
 26 West Martin Luther King Drive
 Cincinnati, OH 45268

 EPA Small Business Ombudsman  Hotline

 Regulatory and environmental information
 for small businesses

 800-368-5888
 Small Business Ombudsman
 US EPA
 401M Street SW (1230-C)
 Washington, DC 20460
j
allowed us to use distilled water instead of drinking water,
a more favorable, purer water supply. This made our
metal finishes longer-lasting and more resilient to sun and
weathering."
ROBERT
E.
CHATEL
THE
ROBBINS
Co.

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          Northeast Waste Management Officials'
                        Association (NEWMOA)

                  Pollution prevention information

                                 617-367-8558
                                    NEWMOA
                            129 Portland Street
                             Boston, MA 02114

      CT Department of Environmental Protection

                  Pollution prevention information

                                 860-424-3246
                                  Mary Sherwin
            CT DEP Bureau of Waste Management
                                  79 Elm Street
                       Hartford, CT 06106-5127

     CT Technical Assistance Program (ConnTAP)

           Pollution prevention technical assistance

                                 860-241-0777
                       ConnTAP -  Robert Brown
                    50  Columbus Blvd. - 4th Floor
                            Hartford, CT 06106
  "I was able to see that taking the time to integrate
environmental management into our manufacturing
 operations was more than just favorable economics
 and a limit to liability. I saw that we could respond

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 CT Department of Environmental Protection

 Information on regulatory requirements

 860-424-3000
 CTDEP
 79 Elm Street
 Hartford, CT 06106

 ME Department of Environmental Protection

 Pollution prevention technical assistance

 207-287-7881
 ME DEP
 Ann Pistell - Office of Innovation and Assistance
 State House Station 17
 Augusta,  ME  04333

 ME Department of Environmental Protection

 Information on regulatory requirements

 207-287-7688
 ME DEP
 State House Station 17
 Augusta,  ME  04333

 MA Office of Technical Assistance

 Pollution prevention technical assistance

 617-727-3260
 MA Office of Environmental Affairs - OTA
 100 Cambridge Street, Room 2109
 Boston, MA 02202
 http://www.magnet.state.ma.us/ota
to our customers far better, and produce better
quality products in a more timely manner. This
gave us a tremendous competitive edge."
     ROBERT E. CHATEL
THE ROBBINS Co.

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     MA Department of Environmental Protection

            Information on regulatory requirements

       617-292-5500 or 617-338-2255 (automated)
                                      MA DEP
                              One Winter Street
                             Boston, MA 02108
                 MA Manufacturing Partnership

             Assistance to small- and medium-sized
    manufacturers in improving their competitiveness

                                 617-292-5100
                   MA Manufacturing Partnership
                             101 Summer Street
                              Boston, MA 02110

           Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)

Information on public policy, technology transfer, and
 business management related to pollution prevention

                                 508-934-3275
                                         TURI
                         University of MA-Lowell
                              One University Ave
                              Lowell, MA 01854
                          http://www.uml.edu/turi
"Polaroid recognized from the start that it was
      important to be a good corporate citizen.

Ultimately, if you watch out for the well-being

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NH Department of Environmental Services

Pollution prevention technical assistance
603-271-2902
NH DES
Pollution Prevention Program - Vince Perelli
6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301-6509
http://www.statenh.us/des/descover.htm

NH Department of Environmental Services
Information on regulatory requirements

603-271-3503
NH DES
6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301

RI Department of Environmental Management

Pollution prevention technical assistance

401-277-3434
RI DEM
Pollution Prevention Program
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02903

RI Department of Environmental Management
Information on regulatory requirements

401-277-2771
RI DEM
9 Hayes Street
Providence, RI 02908

of your employees and your customers, you will
be successful in the marketplace. "
   STEPHEN GREENE   POLAROID CORPORATION

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                  Narragansett Bay Commission

Compliance and pollution prevention technical assistance

                                 401-277-6680
                    Narragansett Bay Commission
                          235 Promenade Street
                           Providence, RI 02903
                VT Agency of Natural Resources

        Pollution prevention and technical assistance

                                 802-241-3470
       VT AMR - Environmental Assistance Division
                          103 South Main Street
                     Waterbury, VT 05671-0411

                VT Agency of Natural Resources

            Information on regulatory requirements

                                 802-241-3636
                                      VTANR
                          103 South Main Street
                          Waterbury,  VT 05671
WASTE                        WasteWi$e

             Information on reducing solid waste

                  800-EPA-WISE (372-9473)
                                    US EPA
                           401 M Street, SW
                      Washington, D.C. 20460
   Q
         "Our new environmental process will

     allow us to add more eco-efficiency to our

   manufacturing and to implement continual,


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   Enviro$en$e
   Pollution prevention information and links to federal
   and state pollution prevention related web sites

   http://es.inel.gov
   EPA Internet Site
   Variety of topics including pollution
   prevention and financing information

   http://www.epa.gov
PARTNERS FOR CHANGE ENERGY TIPS
                The TOP 10
Here are ten energy-saving things you can do right now.
  Turn off lights when you leave a room.	
  Remove unneeded light bulbs, but keep enough task lighting.
  Use lower wattage bulbs when possible.	
  Lower your thermostat settings in winter and raise them
  in summer.	
  Caulk and insulate wherever air might leak in or out	
  Fix all leaky faucets and any continuously running toilets.
  Reduce temperature  of your domestic hot water (but you
  must make sure it is  in accordance with  local building and
  health  codes).	
  Turn off or cut back on heating and air-conditioning an hour
  of two  before  closing, but keep adequate air circulation	
  Make sure controls such as thermostats and timers are cali-
  brated properly.	
  Make  sure your heating, cooling, and lighting systems are
  properly maintained (e.g. clean light bulbs —  sometimes you
  can reduce the number of lamps per fixture with this simple
  step, and still  get enough light).
   effective pollution prevention. It enables us to
   be better product stewards."
        ED SURETTE
M/A-COM INC.

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Access EPA. Directory. Includes public information tools,
hotlines, state environmental libraries, information ser-
vices. 1993 edition, EPA 220-B-93-008. CONTACT
Public Information Center, U.S. EPA (3404), 401 M
Street SW,  Washington, DC 20460. ra (202) 260-2080

Financing Pollution Prevention Investments: A Guide
for Small and Medium Sized Businesses. A free guide-
book for small to mid-sized companies on potential public
and private sources of funding throughout the six  New
England states for pollution prevention projects.  CONTACT:
EPA's New England Environmental Assistance Team
TEL (800) 906-3328

International Journal of Environmentally Conscious
Manufacturing. Quarterly journal. Provides  information
to manufacturers and the general public on advances and
research in the field. cot,r~:   ECM  Press, P.O.  Box
20959, Albuquerque, NM 87154-0959

National Directory of U.S. Energy Periodicals.
Directory. Lists 700 publications on energy  topics. The
National Directory of U.S. Energy Periodicals contains
listings for  1,000+  non-profit groups involved in  energy
issues. Available in hard  copy, diskette, mailing  labels.
         Public Citizen, 215  Pennsylvania Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20003.    (202) 546-4996'

Northeast  States  Pollution Prevention News. Free
quarterly  newsletter. CONTACT:  Northeast Waste
Management Officials Association,  129 Portland Street,
5th floor, Boston, MA 02114.    (617) 367-8558
    Consider purchasing equipment that has a

 good service flan to assure your business that

   you will be able to repair equipment many

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          EPA  Pollution Prevention Fact  Sheet:  Recent
          Publications.  Periodical fact sheet, c    ACT: PPIC.
          TEL (202) 260-1023

          EPA  Pollution Prevention News. Free bimonthly
          newsletter. Addresses pollution prevention topics including
          EPA reports, state programs, calendars of conferences
          and everts. CONTACT: Pollution Prevention News,  U.S.
          EPA (7409), 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460.

          Pollution Prevention & the  Bottom Line. A free EPA-
          New England quarterly bulletin addressing pollution pre-
          vention topics.  Includes a calendar of conferences and
          events in New  England. CONTACT  EPA's New  England
          Environmental Assistance Team TEL (800) 906-3328

          Pollution  Prevention Review. Quarterly journal.
          Addresses source reduction and waste minimization with
          emphasis on technical and institutional issues in industrial
          settings. CONTACT.  Executive  Enterprises, Inc., 22 West
          21st St.,  NY, NY 10010-6990 TEL (800) 332-8804

          Pollution Prevention Update. Addresses legislation,
          EPA initiatives, Roundtable activities, and pollution pre-
          vention program activities. CONTACT. National Pollution
          Prevention Roundtable, 2000 P Street NW, Suite  708,
          Washington, DC 20036 TEL (202) 466-7272

          Small Business Ombudsman: Update  Newsletter.
          Free quarterly newsletter. Contains updates on recent
          EPA activities that pertain to small businesses. CONTACT'
          EPA's Small Business Ombudsman  TEL (800) 368-5888
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          years from now instead of purchasing anew.

          Consider investing in durable, energy-efficient

          appliances with good warranties.

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Please use this space for environmental con-
tacts or to jot down ideas you may have about
your business and the environment.

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                                    Attach additional pages if necessary.
                                               Please be brief but clear.
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What does your business/facility/department/organization do?
Describe the size of your facility (number of employees).
Attach a copy of your facility's environmental goals. How have you  com-
municated these goals to your employees?
Check the category(ies) that best describes the activity(ies) for which you
are seeking recognition.
	waste reduction or recycling
	facility changes
   organizational changes
   education or outreach
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     saved through a water conservation program). (Attach additional pages if necessary.)
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    I formal federal, state or local administrative or judicial environmental enforcement action.


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