Pollution Prevention

Specific Judging Considerations

• To recognize businesses that are committed to corporate environmental stewardship & that have significantly reduced or eliminated sources by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, & re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream
• Level of management commitment in preventing pollution through source / waste reduction and avoidance of media transfer
• Relationship between the environmental benefits and the associated economic benefits

2008 Winner of Pollution Prevention

Winner – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC’s Warren Plant (Warren County)

Bridgestone-Firestone North American Tire installed new pollution-reducing technologies at its Warren County facility, which benefit the environment and the budget. Steps to prevent pollution at the plant include the use of non-polluting hydrogen fuel cells in automated vehicles inside the plant, a reduction in the amount of mercury lighting used in the facility and water-conserving fixtures in restrooms. The facility also provided free air compressors throughout the community to allow people to keep their vehicle’s tires appropriately filled in order to optimize fuel economy and reduce air pollution. Personnel from the Warren County facility are involved in mentoring other facilities across the Bridgestone companies in the use of these new technologies.