Take a look at some of the good P2 going on!
The Awards listed are for P2, energy, recycling and environmental sustainability related activities done by Michigan businesses or groups. Most of the information was found by web searching. More likely than not, this listing is incomplete. If others should be added, please call Maggie Fields at 517-335-6250 or email fieldsm@michigan.gov.
Amercian Institute of Architects
Army Environmental Award 2000
GSA’s Evergreen Award
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
City of Kalamazoo’s Wastewater System Industry Awards
Metal Finishers – Strategic Environmental Goals Recognition
MOWA – Michigan Outdoor Writers Association
Michigan Recycling Coalition’s Recycler Awards
MVP2 – Most Valuable P2
Mountain Sports Media’s Golden Eagle Award
Neocon Furnishings Show
National Environmental Health Association - NEHA
National Recycling Coalition - NRC
The New York Festivals, Radio
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
Society of Plastic Engineers
Tri-County (Ingham-Clinton-Eaton) WRAP Awards
US Green Building Council - LEEDs Certified Projects
Washtenaw County’s WasteKnot Awards 2003
Wastewise Awards
West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
White House – Closing the Circle Awards 2002
World Resources Institute - Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2001
Additional Major P2/Environmental Sustainable Initiatives
American Institute of Architects
AIA issued 10 Awards for architectural and "green" design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. One was in Michigan - Herman Miller Market Place, Grand Rapids.
Army Environmental Award - 2000
The Army presented environmental awards to 19 installations, teams and individuals for preserving endangered species and conserving natural resources. This included the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Environmental Management Team of Warren, Michigan. They eliminated nearly 24 pounds of hazardous materials in the vehicles design.
GSA’s Evergreen Award
The Federal GSA (General Service Administration) issues an Evergreen Award annually to recognize furniture supplier efforts in recycling, affirmative procurement, and waste reduction. Michigan manufacturers won the national award 3 years in a row. (No website is available)
Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
The H2E’s highest award is the Environmental Leadership. The Mercury Free Award, by it’s nature, can be won by a hospital only once. The Partners for Change is a P2 award that could be won every year. The award programs began in 2002.
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Environmental Leadership
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Mercury Free Award
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Partners for Change = P2
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2003
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Bronson, Kalamazoo
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Borgess, Kalamazoo
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Borgess, Kalamazoo
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Bronson, Kalamazoo
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Detroit Medical, Detroit
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Detroit Medical, Detroit
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Foote Memorial, Jackson
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2002
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University of Michigan Hospital
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St. Joseph Hospital, Ann Arbor
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Bronson, Kalamazoo
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University of Michigan Hospital & Health Centers
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Detroit Medical, Detroit
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St. Jospeh, Ann Arbor
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City of Kalamazoo - Wastewater System
The City gave out Industry Excellence Awards during their 2003 Industry Day Program to:
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International Paper
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Pfizer
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Kalamazoo Metal Finishers
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Stryker Medical
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Metal Finishers Strategic Environmental Goals Program
Eight of the thirty-six Michigan Metal Finishers P2 Initiative Partners received awards in 2003 for their environmental efforts.
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Bronson Plating, Bronson
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KC Jones Plating, Hazel Park
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ElectroChemical Finishing Co., Wyoming
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Lansing Plating, Lansing
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ElectroChemical Finishing Co. #2, Wyoming
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Tawas Plating & Powder Coatings, Tawas City
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Howard Finishing, Madison Heights
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Wolverine Plating Corporation, Roseville
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Michigan Outdoor Writers Association - MOWA
The MOWA presents a Clean Waters Award to an organization or individual for outstanding accomplishments in preserving, protecting and enhancing the waters of the State of Michigan.
2000 Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative
Michigan Recycling Coalition
The MRC issues awards for outstanding recycling programs and individuals each year.
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Year
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Award for Outstanding--
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Recipient
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2003
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Composting Program
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Crosby Mint Farm & Grove, Inc.
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Educator
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Rob Townsend (Kalamazoo College)
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Recycling Program
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ReCellular, Inc.
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Recycler
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Sarah Archer - U of M
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2002 -
20yr Achievement
Awards
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Organics Recycling
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Eagle Ottawa Leather - Newago Farms
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Private Recycling
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Granger Company, Lansing
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Public Recycling
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City of Ann Arbor & Recycle, Ann Arbor
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Recycling Education
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Beth Ramsey, Ardis Renaissance, Ypsi
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Lifetime Achievement
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Jim Frey, Resource Recycling Systems
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2001
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Education & Outreach
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City of Lansing, Office of Waste Reduction
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Private Recycling Program
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Husky Injection Molding Systems, Detroit
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Public Recycling Program
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UofM Hospitals & Health Centers
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Reduction & Reuse Program
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Recycle Ann Arbor
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2000
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Education & Outreach
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Nancy Norton, Cumberland Elementary
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Private Recycling Program
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American Commodities
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Public Recycling Program
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Emmet County DPW
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Reduction & Reuse Program
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Petoskey Plastics
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MVP2 - Most Valuable P2
The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable’s MVP2 awards are designed to recognize outstanding, innovative pollution prevention projects/programs.
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Year
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Recipient
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Program
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| 2003 |
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum |
Demonstrating that P2 supports corporate profitability while simultaneously protecting natural resources and the health of citizens. |
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Michigan DEQ |
Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program |
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2002
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Michigan DEQ
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P2 Loan program
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Saturn
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P2 Program
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2001
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Abbott Labs
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Reducing hazardous waste in pharmaceutical processing
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International Truck& Engine
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Lead Removal Program
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2000
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MichiganDEQ
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Pulp & Paper P2 Partnership
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US Post Office
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Design of a reusable mail transport container
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Mountain Sports Media's Golden Eagle Award
The Golden Eagle Award is considered the most prestigious environmental award in the National Ski Areas Association. Mountain Sports Media is the parent of SKI and SKIING magazines.
2000 Runner-up - Crystal Mountain
National Environmental Health Association - NEHA
The National Environmental Health Association's highest honor is the Walter S. Mangold Award, named in honor of a founding member of the association.
2002 - Harry Grenawitzke, Monroe County
National Recycling Coalition - NRC
The NRC has a variety of Annual Award programs.
Neocon Furnishings Show
Shaw’s Cradle to Cradle Carpet EcoWorx is a new carpet backing that’s recyclable and durable and PVC free. It won the 1999 Best Innovative Technology Award at the NeoCon conference. When backed to EcoSolution, the carpet has 40% recycled content and is 100% recyclable.
New York Festivals - Radio
The New York Festivals’ International Radio Programming & Promotion Awards recognize the world’s best work in news, information, entertainment and on-air talent programming & promotion. There are eleven award recipients in the radio-programming category.
2000 - Great Lakes Radio Consortium Silver Award -Environmental Issues
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
NAHMMA's award program is intended to promote and recognize programs engaged in pollution prevention, hazard reduction, and waste stream toxicity reduction.
2002 - Product Stewardship Benjamin Moore & Company
Society of Plastic Engineers
The 2002 Society’s Environmental Stewardship Awards went to:
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Company
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Reason
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Coca Cola
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Recycled content in products
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General Motors
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Recycled content in autos & designs
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KTM
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Development of magic noodles – water soluble packaging popcorn
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Sony
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Recycled content in products
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Tri-County (Ingham-Clinton-Eaton) WRAP Awards
The 2003 Tri-County Waste Reduction Award (WRAP) winners are:
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Clinton County
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Eaton County
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Ingham County
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* Dale Trierweiler
* Minibeast Zooseum/Young Entomologist Society
* Crosby Mint Farm/Mint Grove, Inc.
* City of St. Johns
* St. Johns Lions Club
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* Meridian Magnesium
* Eaton CountyCommunity Development
* First Presbyterian Church – Dimondale Recycling Center
* Todd Cole
* Greyhound Intermediate School Environmental Club
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* Mary Stefanic, US Postal Service, Collins Road
* Cooley Law School
* Michigan DEQ – Constitution Hall
* Sycamore Elementary School
* WLNS Newscenter 6 – Young Broadcasting
* Volunteers of America
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US Green Building Council - LEED Certified Projects
LEEDs stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a Green Building Rating System™ that is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Wastenaw County's WasteKnot Awards - 2003
The Waste Knot Awards Program is designed to publicly recognize Washtenaw County’s environmentally responsible businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations. They’re evaluated for: Waste Reduction; Education; and Buying Recycled Products.
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Auto Maintenance/Repair Partners
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C&T Collision Inc.
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G.E. Wacker, Inc.
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Business Office Partners
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Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative
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*Hobbs & Black Associates, Inc.
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Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors
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John D. Erdevig, Attorney at Law
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Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
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Manchester & Associates, Attorneys at Law
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Barr Engineering Co.
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Mitchell and Mouat Architects, Inc.
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Black & Veatch
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Moore Power Marketing
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Bowen & Barber, L.L.C.
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Quinn Evans | Architects
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Cimulus, Inc.
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SGI Publications
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Cybernet Systems Corp.
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Silver Birch Engineering, LLC
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David W. Osler Associates, Inc.
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Smith Group JJR
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Digital Dynamics and Imaging, LLC
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Swisher Commercial
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Dobson-McOmber Agency, Inc.
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The Chelsea Collection/G.B. Kuehule Co.
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Dominant Systems Corp.
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The Traverse Group Inc.
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Domino's Farm Corporation
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Trillium Real Estate
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Forefront Corporation
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West Pole, Inc.
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Construction/Demolition Partners
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Cardea Construction Co.
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Homeowner Services of America, Inc.
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Government/School Partners
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*Ardis Renaissance Academy
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South Arbor Charter Academy
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*Federal Correctional Institution
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St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Parish & School
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*Great Lakes Science Center
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Village of Chelsea
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Rudolf Steiner School
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*Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority
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*Saline District Library
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Manufacturing Partners
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AEC Manchester Stamping
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Malloy Inc.
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Chelsea Milling Company
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*McNaughton & Gunn, Inc.
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Data Optics, Inc.
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Nustep Inc.
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Eaton Corporation
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*NSK Corporation
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Elastizell Corporation of America
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Solo Hill Engineering
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Goetzcraft Printers, Inc.
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Visteon Automotive Systems - Rawsonville Plant
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Horiba Instruments
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Visteon Automotive Systems - Saline Plant
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JAC Products, Inc.
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Visteon Automotive Systems - Spring St. Plant
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Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc.
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Non-Profit Partners
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City of Ann Arbor Farmers' Market
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NEW Center
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Ecology Center
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*NWF - Great Lakes Natural Resource Center
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High/Scope Education Research Foundation
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Recycle Ann Arbor
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National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
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The Scrap Box
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NSF International
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The Women's Center of America
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Restaurant Partners
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*Arbor Brewing Company
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Northside Grill
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Del Rio Bar
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Seva Restaurant
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*Dominick's
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Sweetwaters Café
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Leopold Brothers of Ann Arbor
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Zingerman's Delicatessen
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Mark's Midtown Coney Island
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Retail/Wholesale Partners
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American Sign Shop
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Mail Boxes Etc #2640
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David Meyer Photography
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*Materials Unlimited
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*Dixboro General Store
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Palmer Studio
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Dragons Lair Futons
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*People's Food Coop & Café Verde
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Forma Fine Crafts
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Saline Picture Frame Co.
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*King's Keyboard House
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*TimbuktuStation
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Maggie's Organics/Clean Clothes, Inc.
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Whole Foods Market
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Service Partners
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Arbor Psychological Consultants, P.C.
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Master Tech Appliance Service Inc.
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Arbor Springs Water Company, Inc.
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Mikan Corporation
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Babel Latina, Inc. Editorial Group
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Miles of Golf
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Coach's Catastrophe Cleaning Services
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Organizational Designs, Inc.
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Design My Wedding
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Parcel Plus
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Electronics Service Center, Inc.
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ReCellular Inc.
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Larime Photographic Inc.
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Weber's Inn
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Law Office of Helen Conklin Vick
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Other Partners
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Ann ArborNews
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Madstone Theater
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Ann ArborTransportation Authority
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Marsha Traxler, RN, RPP
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Assay Designs, Inc.
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*Pfizer Global Research and Development
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Colonial Square Cooperative
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*St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
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DTE Energy
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University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
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First Unitarian Universalist Church
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Tel Systems/Thalner Electronics Labs, Inc.
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GeorgetownCountry Club
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The Village Cooperative Homes, Inc.
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Klave's Marina Inc.
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Wastewise Awards - 2002
Every year EPA’s WasteWise program recognizes Partners (achieved notable waste reduction); and Champions and Honorable Mentions (noteworthy accomplishments in waste prevention, recycling collection, and buying or manufacturing recycled-content products (P2)).
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Champion Winners
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Honorable Mention
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Bank of America
Detroit Edison
Eastman Kodak
General Motors
Herman Miller
Verizon
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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
Steelcase
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West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC)
This Grand Rapidsbased environmental group issues a Sustainable Business Award annually.
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Year
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Company
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2002
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Bazzani Associates bazzani.com (no www)
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2001
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Bay Windpower www.baywindpower.com
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2000
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Crystal Flash www.crystal-flash.com
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White House - Closing the Circle Awards
2002 - Pictured Rocks National Parks was honored for "a decade of environmental leadership."
World Resources Institute - Beyond Grey Pinstripes
2001 - University of Michigan's MBA Program was recognized for it’s environmental and social training.
ADDITIONAL MAJOR INDUSTRIAL P2/SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES
Energy High Performance Buildings
Federal list of high performance buildings. Only Michigansite is Herman Miller Market Place.
Fed Ex - Delivering Cleaner Air
Commercial use of hybrid engine trucks.
Herman Miller - Mirra
The development of a 96% recyclable office chair.
IHM Sisters Motherhouse
Sustainable renovation of the motherhouse is expected to be completed this year.
Interface Carpets
Remarkable Waste Elimination Efforts
McDonalds
No more antibiotics in Chickens
Wastewise Partner of 2000 (page12)
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