OK DEQ Award

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707 North Robinson, P.O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101-1677

News Release

For Immediate Release: August 11, 2006 Contact: Monty Elder, (405)702-1017

DEQ Honors Excellence in Pollution Prevention The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is recognizing five Oklahoma businesses for their achievements in pollution prevention. DEQ’s Oklahoma Star Incentive program recognizes businesses for their efforts to reduce waste and go beyond compliance to create a “greener” work environment. This year, the Oklahoma Star program is honoring Tinker Air Force Base, Vireo Enterprises (Dry Cleaning Station), Flex -n-Gate Plastics, Bridgestone Firestone NA, and Webco Industries. These five businesses are participants in the voluntary program and each has significantly improved their environmental performance. Dianne Wilkins, Pollution Prevention Program Manager for DEQ, said, “I have seen great improvements for all of these businesses, and I am proud to have been a part of their ambitious and successful environmental goals. These facilities are dedicated to creating a cleaner Oklahoma, and I hope to see more business owners following their lead.” To be recognized by Oklahoma Star, a business must maintain compliance with environmental regulations and go beyond these regulatory requirements to improve worker safety and protect the environment. The program has three recognition levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each designation comes with its own rewards including being highlighted in local media and serving as a mentor to other interested business owners. The five businesses being honored are all Gold minimum facilities. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire (BFNT) is a Platinum level facility. Tinker Air Force Base is a leader in waste reduction and pollution prevention. Tinker is also a partner in EPA's National Partnership for Environmental Priorities. Their goal is to reduce the quantity of several chemicals including mercury and cadmium currently found in products, processes, or releases using techniques such as source reduction, recycling, and materials management practices. Ongoing efforts will result in the elimination of 1800 pounds of five priority chemicals by December 2007.


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