|
EDMONTON – Five organizations have demonstrated
outstanding innovation and leadership in pollution
prevention by implementing actions to reduce
pollutants before they are released to the Canadian
environment.
The following organizations were honoured at the
2008 Canadian Council of Ministers of the
Environment (CCME) Pollution Prevention Awards gala
dinner on June 11, 2008, hosted by the Canadian
Centre for Pollution Prevention:
-
Micro Business - LOGical Creations Ltd.
Airdrie, Alberta
-
Medium Business - Steelcase Canada Ltd.
Markham, Ontario
-
Organization - North York General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
-
Organization - University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
-
Greenhouse Gases Reduction - Hamilton Renewable
Power Incorporated
Hamilton, Ontario
The awards were presented by Alberta's Minister of
Environment, the Honourable Rob Renner, during the
12th Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable held
in Edmonton, Alberta June 11th – 12th.
Awards were given in the categories of Micro and
Medium Business, Organization and Greenhouse Gases
Reduction. A specially designed award and logo was
presented to each winner, which they may use,
signifying their status as a CCME Pollution
Prevention award winner.
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
established the Pollution Prevention Awards Program
in 1997 to support CCME’s emphasis on preventing
pollution at the source, rather than cleaning it up
or treating it later. Over 60 companies have been
recognized for their pollution prevention
achievements over the life of the program.
Additional information about the Awards Program is
available on the CCME website at
www.ccme.ca/initiatives/pollution.html?category_id=134. |
