2008 Green Initiative Recognition Recipients
2008 Green Initiative Recognition Recipients
| Business Name | Reason for Recognition |
| Able Industries | Able Industries only uses non-toxic "Green Seal Certified" cleaning chemicals. |
| BAE Systems | BAE Systems has become one of the world's leading producer of hybrid electric propulsion. |
| Barrett Paving Materials, Incorporated | Barrett Paving Materials, Incorporated utilizes recycled asphalt material to reduce the consumption of raw materials. |
| Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Service | Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Service is in the midst of a $3.5 million plant expansion project which includes an energy-efficient and water reducing Tunnel Washer. |
| Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects & Engineers | Bearsch Compeau Knudson Architects & Engineers is committed to helping businesses, schools, colleges, and community facilities utilize environmentally friendly designs and increasing education about environmental problems. |
| Binghamton City Court | Binghamton City Court has instituted programs to feed the poor all over the world, by raising funds through the recycling of computers and ink cartridges that would otherwise be dumped in the landfill. |
| Binghamton High School | Binghamton High School has minimized the use of volatile chemicals in every day cleaning by utilizing Green Certified products whenever possible, BHS also actively recycles in the school cafeteria as a part of an overall waste management strategy, and has upgraded all heating, air conditioning, kitchen appliances and light fixtures to operate with better efficiency and less harm to the environment. |
| Binghamton University | Binghamton University continually seeks to improve their energy efficiency, including the installation of automated monitors for building temperatures. BU is also replacing inefficient light fixtures in buildings throughout the campus and routinely incorporates green building standards in construction projects |
| Binghamton University Police Department | The Binghamton University Police Department deploys Global Electric Motorcar (GEM) vehicles around the campus which are battery-powered, low speed vehicles that are many times more fuel efficient than an automobile |
| Boscov's | Boscov's recently held a B Green Event for local environmental organizations and businesses which educated our community about being "green" and was very successful. |
| Broome County Division of Solid Waste | The Broome County Division of Solid Waste continually seeks to improve the processing of solid waste in Broome County through efficient use of landfill space and the promotion of recycling to reduce the need for sending waste to the landfill. |
| Earth Day Southern Tier Organization | Earth Day Southern Tier educates the people of Broome County and beyond on how to minimize their impact on the environment and has held one of the longest running festivals in the country to honor green operations. |
| Giant Markets, Incorporated | Giant Markets, Incorporated has recently introduced a reusable grocery bag to reduce the use of disposable plastic and paper bags. |
| Nezuntos | Nezuntos employs the use of only recycled paper and recyclable products and minimizes the use of volatile chemicals in every day cleaning. |
| Northeast Energy Products, LLC | Northeast Energy Products, LLC is a distributor of Comfort Zone (tm) Quartz Infrared heaters, which serve as a healthier and cleaner alternative to conventional heating products and employs the use of Comfort Zone (tm) technology, which uses infra-red waves to heat objects rather than air. |
| SEFCU | SEFCU provides a financial incentive on loans used to purchase eco-friendly vehicles and is partnering with the Arbor Foundation to plant a tree for every new and existing member. |
| Theatricks by Starlight | Theatricks by Starlight minimizes waste by using Forest Stewardship Council certified wood, biodegradable bioplastics and by recycling and re-using materials for their theatrical sets. Further, they use Compact Fluorescent light bulbs and car pools for out-of-town shows. |
| The Village of Whitney Point | The Village of Whitney Point recently completed construction of their sewage treatment plant and system which will benefit all of the Towns, Cities and Villages downstream of Whitney Point. |
| Tint Condition, LLC | Tint Condition, LLC serves our community by helping to reduce solar damage through design products which efficiently utilize insulate solar energy and reduce the total energy consumption and expense for temperature modification. |
| Tom's Coffee, Cards & Gifts | Tom's Coffee, Cards & Gifts uses only recycled paper and recyclable products. Further, they use 100% wind power at their business to support safer, cleaner and efficient energy. |
| Upstate Office Furniture | Upstate Office Furniture engages in "cross-cycling", which combines pre-owned office furniture with new materials to create a new, more efficient office environments in an innovative and a cost effective manner which has contributed greatly to reducing the amount of waste being sent to our landfill. |
| Willow Run Foods | Willow Run Foods has contributed to positive environmental progress for decades by instituting green practices as part of employee training and practicing a fervent commitment to recycling. |
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