Green Initiative Recognition Program

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Annual Earth Day Green Initiative Recognition Program

In honor of Earth Day, the Broome County Legislature recognizes organizations that have displayed exemplary leadership and innovative practices to improve our environment. We look for organizations that have instituted creative environmental programs that go above and beyond the mandated regulations. The proclamations will honor large and small business, non-for-profit orgranizations, and educational institutions. Eligible organizations are assessed by a pollution prevention general survey that addresses waste management, pollution reduction, energy efficiency and the use of safer chemicals.

Community members are cordially invited to facilitate our recognition program by nominating up to three organizations of their choice. Nominations are accepted between mid-March and mid-April each year.

To nominate:
Send an email to: Jroyer@co.broome.ny.us

Include:

1. Company Name
2. Company Address
3. Company Phone Number
4. Summary of Company’s Green Initiative

The Green Initiative Recognition Program was implemented as part of a series of recognition efforts, which began in 2008, to encourage organizations in our community to create a healthier more conscientious environment in Broome County. This program seeks to provide recognition to organizations who implement environmentally friendly methods and practices. The Green Initiative Recognition Program was warmly accepted by organizations who were all very excited about being recipients of this new award.

In 2008, 22 organizations were recognized by the Green Initiative Recognition Program. In 2009, 16 organizations received an award. The program is also a great learning experience for Legislative Interns, who assist in the implementation of this program.

The Broome County Legislature has decided to turn this recognition into an annual event. The Annual Broome County Green Initiative Recognition will be publicized by the Chairman of the Legislature in mid-March and the awards will be presented at the April session each year.

2008 Green Initiative Recognition Program Award Recipients

2009 Green Initiative Recognition Program Award Recipients:

Business Name	Reason for Recognition
Able Industries	Able Industries only uses non-toxic "Green Seal Certified" cleaning chemicals.
Acacia Aveda	Acacia Aveda has supported sustainable fabrics and fair labor practices through the promotion of the C. Marchuska clothing line.
Binghamton- Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant	Binghamton- Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant has worked towards increasing the sustainability of our water supply by reducing their water consumption by 12.2 million gallons of water per year.
Broome County YMCA	The Broome County YMCA has increased energy efficiency in Broome County through a $1.2 million upgrade of their facilities in the past year.
Columbian Financial Group	The Columbian Financial Group has instituted the use of Kraft envelopes which are supported by the Forest Stewardship Council and promote the responsible management of the world's forests.
Country Valley Industries	Country Valley industries will experience a fifty percent reduction in energy consumption this year due to upgrades which they conducted upon their facilities.
Dickinson Community	Dickinson Community at Binghamton University instituted the Green Games initiative in the past year as a means of educating students about the environment and performing "Green Projects" within the community.
Electric Pinwheels	Electric Pinwheels has produced a small wind turbine which is capable of producing clean energy in both residential and commercial settings.
E.W. Heier Teaching Greenhouse	E.W. Heier has researched the use of "beneficial insects" as a means of pest control.
Frito - Lay	Frito - Lay has introduced the novel initiative to produce absolutely no landfill material in the year 2009.
Levene, Gouldin, and Thompson, LLP	Levene, Gouldin, and Thompson, LLP has promoted the sustainability of resources in the community through their institution of innovative facilities management, and recycling programs.
M.Y. Boutique	M.Y. Boutique has supported sustainable fabrics, and fair labor practices through promotion of the C. Marchuska clothing line.
O'Brien and Gere	O'Brien and Gere has created sustainable building projects through the LEED certification of a portion of their engineering core.
Product Research Company Inc. Procare Copier Systems	Product Research Company Inc. Procare Copier Systems has advanced the cause of sustainability in the community of Broome through their innovative program of remanufacturing, recycling, and remarketing office equiptment.
Tint Condition LLC.	Tint Condition LLC has offered solar control window films to the community since 1986, the insulation these films provide reduce the need for heat in the winter, and air conditioning in the summer.
Unitarian Universalist Church	The Unitarian Universalist Church's participation in the green Sanctuary Program has encouraged them to educate the community regarding sustainability of resources, as well as increase the sustainability of their premises.

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