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manufacturer of fine jewelry reduced process water usage from more than
20,000 gallons/day to 5,000 gallons/day through the use of various water
conservation techniques and by recycling non-contact cooling water back into
their electroplating operations. S&A
Paramount Printing, Lincoln This family owned and operated business form and
document manufacturer was able to reduce solvent usage from 37 gallons/month
to 4 gallons/month by replacing existing inks and solvent based cleaners
with more environmentally friendly substitutes. A.T
Cross Company, Lincoln This
manufacturer of fine writing instruments and mechanical pencils installed a
new closed loop plating line, rinse water restrictors, and replaced existing
process chemicals with more environmentally friendly substitutes. These
efforts resulted in increased productivity and plant efficiency while
reducing water usage by as much as 60% and reducing heavy metal loadings by
more than 98%. The
Narragansett Bay Commission also recognizes these companies for perfect
regulatory compliance during 2002:
How do we qualify for an award? To be eligible for an Environmental Merit Award, the applicant must be located within the NBC service district and must be in good standing with all NBC rules and regulations.
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Why should my company participate? Recipients of Environmental Merit Awards are honored at a special ceremony. Recipients receive a trophy, a certificate, and are acknowledged in an NBC publication. In addition, advertisements in statewide newspaper highlight the award winners. Deadline? Completed applications are due in February. For an application, please contact Jim McCaughey, Pollution Prevention Manager, The Narragansett Bay Commission, 235 Promenade Street, Suite 500, Providence, RI 02908.
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