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 Emerald Award Program
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New! See the 2008 Emerald Award Trophy Winners
The Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department will recognize several local businesses, government agencies and residents for their outstanding environmentally-responsible practices. Each winner will receive an Emerald Award trophy or a NatureScape Stepping Stone for their exceptional efforts in protecting the environment.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners will present trophies to the winners at a special ceremony; followed by a brief reception:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
Broward County Governmental Center
Broward County Commission Chambers, Room 422
115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
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These are the trophies that will be given to the 2008 Environmental Trophy Winners on April 28, 2009. |
The winners were:
2008 Environmental Trophy Winners
To learn more about the Environmental Trophy Winners, their accomplishments and their winning categories, click here.
| This is an example of the NatureScape Stepping Stone awarded to NatureScape Broward Trophy Winners |
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2008 NatureScape Broward Trophy Winners
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Art Constantino
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Mona and Walter Johnston
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Ron Phenix and Danny Meyers
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Samantha Seidman and Jack Levy
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Broward County Public Schools
To learn more about the NatureScape Broward Trophy Winners accomplishments and their winning categories, click here.
An Environmental Business of the Year will be announced at the Trophy Ceremony on April 28, 2009.
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• Introduction
• Benefits
• Do I Qualify?
• Categories
• Case Studies of Past Winners
• Download an Emerald Award Application (.pdf, 110kB)
• Download a NatureScape Broward Application (.pdf, 126kB)
Media Kit - click on media kit to obtain additional information on the program:
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Fact sheets with benefits and rewards for Emerald Award program
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Categories for business recognition
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How to apply
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Application
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Inspection checklist that our inspectors use
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Newsletter articles
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Public service announcements
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Past press releases
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Detailed case studies of past winners
Introduction
The Emerald Award Program is designed to recognize businesses, government, individuals, or organizations in Broward County demonstrating a commitment to protecting and preserving our environment. The Emerald Award Program recognizes exemplary performance in the following categories:
Every applicant for an Emerald Award is required to be free of environmental enforcement actions for a period of one year before the date the application is submitted. Each Emerald Award category has its own set of additional requirements.
When applicants successfully fulfill the requirements for any of the identified categories, they become eligible for an Emerald Award Certificate. Emerald Award Certificate recipients will also have their names and addresses placed on the Emerald Award web site and will receive beneficial advertisement recognizing their achievements.
At the end of the calendar year, all Emerald Award Certificate recipients will be reviewed and the recipients that excel in each category may be selected for an Emerald Award Trophy. The Emerald Award Trophy winners will be invited to attend an award ceremony and reception. At the Emerald Award Trophy Ceremony, an Environmental Business of the Year Emerald Award will also be issued to the one recipient who has excelled in efforts to protect the environment.
Benefits
Public concern about the environment is higher today than ever before. Research shows that a company's environmental reputation will rival quality and brand name as a criterion used by consumers. Receiving an Emerald Award will help you communicate your commitment to environmental protection to your customers and set an example for others to aspire to. By promoting your company's environmental practices, you can attract new customers, reinforce repeat customers, and boost employee morale.
Emerald Award Certificate winners will have their business name and address placed on our web site. That way, consumers can “shop” the list to find businesses who provide needed services and who care about the environment. For example, if a consumer needs auto repair services, they can check the list of Emerald Award Certificate winners and select an auto repair company in their neighborhood. After all, how better to reward these “green companies” than by giving them your business?
Do I Qualify?
The first step is to ensure that you are free from environmental enforcement actions for a period of one year prior to the date you plan to submit your Emerald Award Application. If you are unsure, proceed to the next step and Broward County Environmental Protection Department will determine your eligibility upon receipt of your application.
Next, review the minimum qualifications for each category listed below. If you meet the qualifications, fill out an Emerald Award Application (.pdf, 110kB) and return it to the Broward County Environmental Protection Department (EPD). Be sure to include a narrative highlighting why you deserve an Emerald Award.
You may qualify for one or many categories. Fill the application out to the best of your ability. Our inspectors will determine the category or categories that are most appropriate for your particular status.
Categories
The Emerald Award Program recognizes exemplary performance in the following categories:
For details on each category, see below:
POLLUTION PREVENTION/HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION
This category recognizes facilities, business, or government entities that excel in the reduction or elimination of pollution or waste while increasing the efficient and sustainable use of resources at the source (source reduction) instead of at the end-of-the-pipe or stack. You must have a current EPD Hazardous Material Management Facility License to be eligible for an award in this category. An example might be using a less toxic parts cleaner instead of mineral spirits.
RECYCLING
This category recognizes facilities, business, or government entities that make a significant contribution to reducing solid waste that is deposited into a landfill by recycling at least 30% of all solid waste generated at one location. An example might be collecting scrap metal and having it picked up for reuse rather than throwing it away.
GREEN PRACTICES/INNOVATION
This category recognizes facilities, business, or government entities that sell, manufacture, or produce products and services that generate less toxic pollution and waste, conserve natural resources and habitats, encourage sustainable behavior, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. This category also recognizes entities that institute the use of technology upgrades or changes to processes in order to generate less waste, become more energy efficient, or to conserve natural resources.
An example might be selling recycled paper or selling less toxic cleaners or retrofitting your lighting system to reduce your electricity demand.
NATURESCAPE BROWARD
This category recognizes certified business, municipalities, schools, government facilities, and homeowners, that have created and maintained landscapes that are drought tolerant, provide food, water, and shelter for wildlife, and utilize integrated pest control/fertilizer practices.
NEW CATEGORY! Effective May 1, 2009
CLIMATE CHANGE LEADER
This category recognizes facilities, business, and government entities that have made great strides in addressing global climate change. It recognizes best practices from private and public organizations that demonstrate measurable activities that achieve operational and community benefits including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the promotion of behavioral change to employees and customers. Organizations with established annual reduction targets will also be evaluated based on their progress toward meeting the reduction target
POLLUTION PREVENTION/HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION
You must have a current EPD Hazardous Material Management Facility License to be eligible for an award in this category. Some examples of steps past winners have implemented are listed below:
- Waste reduction - switched to less hazardous/wasteful products; switched to non-chlorinated solvents; reduced a solvent waste stream by installing an on-site solvent distillation unit, or closed loop rinse water system; eliminated all aerosol cans such as brake and carburetor cleaners
- Material substitution - replaced hazardous materials with non-hazardous/less toxic raw materials, reducing the volume or toxicity of waste streams (e.g., using non-chlorinated or low VOC solvents for cleaning, or paints without heavy metal pigments)
- Process modification - filtered solvents for extended use; changed from a vapor degreaser for cleaning to an aqueous jet system; used high transfer efficiency equipment for painting; changed from an organic solvent paint to a water-based electrostatic system; changed from electroplating to a powder-coating system; implemented counter current rinsing in the electroplating lines; implemented automation of processes with a resultant reduction in waste creation
- Developed a Pollution Prevention(P2) Plan - key components of the plan should include management support and commitment to P2, employee involvement, operations assessment, identification and evaluation of P2 options, implementation of economic and technically feasible options, result tracking, and periodic revision
- Inventory management - implemented a “first-in, first-out” policy of chemical use to avoid expired materials; control the access of employees to storage areas; take samples from vendors/suppliers only if you can return unused portions
- Recycle -participate in an off-site recycling program for your hazardous materials (e.g. solvents, used oil, antifreeze)
RECYCLING
To be eligible in this category, your business must recycle at least 30% of your solid waste. Some examples of steps past winners have implemented are listed below:
- Participate in a recycling program for the generated solid waste that cannot be reduced or recycled/reused on-site (Ex: paper, cardboard, pallets, wood, glass, plastic, textile, fluorescent bulbs, aluminum cans, metal scrap, etc.)
- Conduct on-site recycling/reuse of non-hazardous waste (e.g. reuse packaging materials)
- Use two or more recycled products in your business
GREEN PRODUCTS/PRACTICES
Products or practices that are less harmful to the environment compared with similar products or practices. Some examples of steps past winners have implemented are listed below:
- Manufacture one or more green products
- At least 20% of retail sales involve green products
- Utilize a “green” process in the production of a product that is not the industry norm
- Use more efficient motors, alternative fuels, or equipment to conserve energy, water, and other natural resources
INNOVATIVE PROCEDURES/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Implement procedures outside the normal scope of your business practices. Some examples of steps past winners have implemented are listed below:
- Implement the use of material not common to your normal operations
- Use alternative products or methods to create less waste
- Use methods different from industry standard
NATURESCAPE BROWARD:
In 2004, the NatureScape category was added to the Emerald Award Program. The mission of NatureScape is to create and certify NatureScape sanctuaries throughout Broward County. NatureScapes are Florida Friendly yards and landscape that:
- Conserve water by using native plants in place of a lawn.
- Provide food, water, and shelter for resident and migrating wildlife (from birds to butterflies).
- Use integrated pest control practices.
- Reduce storm-water contamination caused by pesticides and fertilizers.
- Recycle yard waste into mulch and compost.
NatureScapes can be created in:
- Backyards
- Schoolyards
- Workplaces
- Communities
NatureScape Broward Goals
- Create a network of NatureScape sanctuaries throughout Broward County
- Increase the propagation and use of native plants by 50%
- Be a role model for the State of Florida for compliance with xeriscape statutes
- Become a nationally recognized program of environmental stewardship
For the NatureScapes Category, the Broward County Emerald Award Program will evaluate all applications based on their NatureScape Emerald Award Application. Applications will be reviewed by the Emerald Award NatureScape Committee and finalists will be selected in January. All finalists will receive a certificate and their yard will be visited by committee members. Winners will be notified in February and invited to the Emerald Awards Ceremony to receive their trophy in one of the following categories:
- NatureScapes: Business
- NatureScapes: Homeowner
- NatureScapes: Municipality or Government
- NatureScapes: Special Achievement
Case Studies of Past Winners
When applicants successfully fulfill the requirements for any of the identified categories, they become eligible for an Emerald Award Certificate. Emerald Award Certificate recipients will also have their names and addresses placed on our Emerald Award website and will receive beneficial advertisement recognizing their achievements.
Certificate Winners
Trophy Winners
Business of the Year Winners
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2008
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 16 kB) |
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NatureScape Broward Category |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2007
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 14 kB) |
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NatureScape Broward Category |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2006
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 12 kB) |
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NatureScape Broward Category (.pdf, 19kB) |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2005
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 22kB) |
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NatureScape Broward Category (.pdf, 4.6kB) |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2004
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 15kB) |
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NatureScape Broward Category (.pdf, 71kB) |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2003
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 17kB) |
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NatureScape Broward - New Category (.pdf, 7.18kB) |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2002
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 21kB) |
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Emerald Award Certificate Winners for 2001
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Environmental Category (.pdf, 17kB) |
At the end of the calendar year, all Emerald Award Certificate recipients’ applications will be reviewed, and the recipients that excel in each category may be selected for an Emerald Award Trophy. The Emerald Award Trophy winners will be invited to attend an award ceremony and reception. At the Emerald Award Trophy Ceremony, an Environmental Business of the Year Emerald Award will also be issued to the one recipient who has excelled in efforts to protect the environment.
Environmental Business of the Year Winners
Environmental Business of the Year for 2008
Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc.
For more information contact:
Diana Dobin, Senior Vice President
Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc.
2981 Gateway Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954 971-1776
Email: ddobin@valleyforge.com
Web Site: www. valleyforge.com
Business Size: Large
Nature of Business: Valley Forge Fabrics, founded in 1977 is a privately held; family owned and operated company in Pompano Beach. They are the largest producer of decorative fabrics for the hospitality industry. They have offices in Dubai, Italy, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Australia. All fabrics sold by Valley Forge are designed for use in the hospitality and commercial industry. Each textile exceeds ACT (Association of Contract Textiles) standards for their specific end uses.
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Environmental Business of the Year, Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. representatives accept the trophy from Mayor Stacy Ritter, District 3. From left: Ken Koeck, Public Relations Manager; Judy Dobin, Executive Vice President; Diana Dobin, Senior Vice President; and Daniel Dobin, President |
As part of their sustainability initiative, they created a line of fabrics called FRESH - Fabrics Redefining Environmental Standards for Hospitality. FRESH products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester - from PET plastic beverage bottles. Due to the company's strict adherence to their own performance standards (which are substantially higher than the industry expectations as well as ACT requirements), the fabrics will perform at their premium for longer than the expected 5-7 years for upholstery and 18-24 months for bedding. Longevity is a major tenant of sustainability and an important part of the life cycle view. Virgin polyester which has been the fiber of choice for the hospitality industry, for its performance qualities, is derived from petroleum. Recycle symbol 1 plastic/ PET/plastic bottles are also derived from petroleum. The decision to make polyester for FRESH bedding from used plastic bottles saves precious natural resources. Just as vital, Valley Forge finds a home (not a landfill) for plastic bottles that are discarded by consumers. Due to the amount of product Valley Forge manufactures - millions of yards annually - the savings of petroleum is very substantial.
In addition, there is substantial resource savings in the manufacturing process itself when compared to more traditional non-recycled polyester products. The yarn costs for recycled fibers are more expensive than non-recycled material. Valley Forge is committed to taking very small margins to keep the price points competitive and further the use of these products through its worldwide distribution. Other products in the FRESH line include an innovative award-winning fiber from Eucalyptus blended with Cotton bedding product. The environmental story for the Valley Forge LIVING FRESH Eucalyptus product is magnified by the fabulous hand and high end appeal. Valley Forge also is the only textile company to date with and established reclamation program for their customers to use to recycle the fabrics at the end of their use. Until the FRESH program, hotels never had a way to recycle fabric. By recycling FRESH fabrics, Valley Forge will literally save millions of pounds of waste from entering landfills each year. The USGBC's LEED certification green building program is recognized as the paramount guideline of environmental building protocol in the USA. FRESH products may contribute towards LEED points under various LEED systems. As sustainable technology continues to improve, Valley Forge is working with engineers and chemists to continue to innovate in the area of textile sustainability.
Other ways that Valley Forge Fabrics is showing environmental responsibility:
- By purchasing four hybrid company vehicles, they saved 217,055 pounds of CO2 per year
- They recycle light bulbs, plastic, glass, aluminum, fabric, paper, and cardboard achieving in excess of a 50% recycling rate.
- Donated 20,431 pounds of fabric to area schools, churches and reuse centers in 2008.
- Voluntary recycling by employees include batteries, corks, toiletries, light bulbs, bottle caps, electronics, Crocs (shoes) and candy wrappers.
- Conduct seminars with employees, suppliers, and customers about sustainability and the environment.
- Educate and participate with local community and schools to inform and advice on Sustainability issues.
- Shipments of fabrics and electricity use are Greenhouse Gas Offset through Renewable Choice Energy.
- Honored by Sustainable Florida with a best practice award in the Large Company category in 2008.
- Various Industry awards for product innovation, sustainability and leadership have been achieved for their work with FRESH and on behalf of environmental initiatives.
Environmental Business of the Year for 2007
Cyclone Technologies, Inc.
For more information contact:
Wilson McQueen, VP Marketing
Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc.
601 NE 26 Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
954-943-8721
Web Site:www.cyclonepower.com
Email: Wilson@cyclonepower.com
Business Size: Small
Nature of Business: Cyclone Power Technologies, Inc. is a research and development company with more than 68 patents, including patents for the development of the Green Revolution Engine and the Waste Heat Engine.
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The Cyclone Engine in particular is highly scalable and sufficiently powerful for applications ranging from lawn equipment and small home generators, large stand-alone generators, to cars, trucks, buses, RV's, boats and ships, as well as earth moving equipment and locomotives.
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Cyclone Technologies' environmental achievements include:
- Cyclone holds the U.S. patent, international patent applications, and exclusive commercial rights to the Cyclone Engine "Green Revolution EngineTM" an environmentally-friendly and highly-efficient external combustion, heat-regenerative engine.
- The Cyclone engine regenerates (or recycles) its heat, which allows it to run cleaner, cooler and more efficiently than traditional internal combustion engines. It is capable of running on any liquid or gaseous fuel, including ethanol, bio-diesel, and propane (same engine with no changes) and is lubricated with de-ionized water instead of motor oil.
- The company also recently filed a patent application for its Waste Heat Engine, a low-pressure engine capable of running on heat emitted from external sources, including the waste exhaust of a another engine, bio-mass, or solar power.
- Both these engines are lubricated with de-ionized water instead of motor oil, and by eliminating many subsystems like oil pumps, radiators, catalytic converters and fuel injectors, the Cyclone Engines are expected to cost less to manufacture, operate, and maintain.
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If just 10% of consumers of lawn mowers in Florida switched to a Cyclone Engine, our air could be spared 127,200 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,200 pounds of nitrogen oxides and 3,360 pounds of particulates.
Cyclone is in late stage development for the 3 hp engine that will go into push lawn mowers, to be consumer ready by 2010.
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| The anticipated costs for manufacturing a Cyclone Engine are comparable with similar sized internal combustion (I/C) engines. Since a Cyclone requires far fewer sub-systems such as oil pumps (the engine is lubricated with de-ionized water,) overall manufacturing and maintenance costs are expected to be less than an I/C. |
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The lower temperature and longer fuel combustion time of the Cyclone external combustion engine result in greatly reduced emissions if Nitrous Oxide, hydrocarbons, and other smog-producing greenhouse gases. |
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Cyclone is in late stage development of the three horsepower (hp) engine that will go into push lawn mowers, and expects to be ready for consumer use by 2010.
Cyclone is also testing and preparing for commercialization:
18 hp engines for portable and standby generators
100 hp engines for industrial use generators, automobiles and other applications
330 hp engines for truck, city busses, postal and other government vehicles
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Frankie Fruge, COO (left) and Harry Schoell, Inventor and CEO (right) stand beside the Cyclone Power Generator. It can burn any type of fuel including kerosene, diesel, alcohol, biofuels, propane, methane or wood chips.
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Environmental Business of the Year for 2006
From left: District 9, Mayor Josephus Eggelletion, Jr., Kay Sommers (BC EPD), Frank Bencivenga (President/Owner of Cylinder Head Exchange), and District 7 Commissioner John E. Rodstrom, Jr
Cylinder Head Exchange
Frank Bencivenga, President/Owner
2881 W. Prospect Road
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 733-7766
Fax: (954) 733-9992
Email: PATANT@aol.com
Business Size: Small
Nature of Business: Machine Shop
Environmental Accomplishments:
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The very nature of reconditioning cylinder heads eliminates the manufacture of new heads.
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Use of water based cleaning solvents.
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Use of advanced filtering machines for cleaning the waste fluids, so that at the end only a small amount of sludge is left over and that is disposed of by a hazardous waste company.
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No waste water, including mop water, is disposed of into the sewer system.
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The unrepairable cylinder heads are recycled as scrap metal.
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The cost savings and reduced impact on the environment are great and well worth the added effort.
Environmental Business of the Year for 2005
Imperial Point Medical Center
Steve Fredrickson
6401 N. Federal Highway
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 776-8690
Fax: (954) 776-8848
Email: sfredrickson@nbhd.org
Web Site: http://www.browardhealth.org/
Business Size: Large
Nature of Business: Acute Care Hospital
Environmental Accomplishments:
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Changed from disposable to reusable wall-mounted sharps containers
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Incorporated the irrigation system into their energy management system. Now zones turn off and on based on weather conditions. Will not come on during rain. Irrigation flow is also monitored, and unusual increases in flow rate (potential leaks) will trigger an alarm and shut off the system. The system will identify the zone where the potential leak exists which facilitates repair.
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Decrease in biohazardous waste of 54% since 2000 due to employee education. Marked decrease due to special program with operating room orderlies.
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Blue towels on surgical trays now washed and reused as rags. Formerly disposed as biohazardous waste. Success of this program has been shared with other hospitals.
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Relocated biohazardous waste containers a few steps away from the regular trash. This action encourages staff to consciously think about whether an item is biohazardous or solid waste.
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Now have only one x-ray processor left on site (for use as a back up as needed). All other x-rays are now digitally processed. This has resulted in a 50% reduction in photochemical waste.
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$21,645 saved due to electricity use reduction and $11,876 was saved from natural gas reduction for a total of $33,521saved in fiscal year 2005.
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Applied a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) on their roof. SPF is sprayed directly on the existing roof surface to form a seamless, waterproof, insulated coating. This reflective coating saves money on cooling costs.
 Environmental Business of the Year Winner For 2004
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City of Deerfield Beach
Public Works
Cheryl Miller, Recycling Specialist
210 Goolsby Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-480-4454
Fax: 954-480-4393
Nature of business:
City Recycling Division
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Weekly bulk collection of yard waste to all residents |
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Weekly collection of government office paper, commingled cans and bottles |
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Collected more than 6,200 tons of residential recyclables during previous fiscal year |
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Green Seal Award given to Purchasing Department for buying recycled content sanitary paper products. |
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BSO crossing guard purchased 100% recycled vests for three consecutive years |
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Provide public education to residents on composting, provide free compost bins to participants |
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To encourage greater plastic bottle and aluminum can recycling, create five “out of the home” collection projects such as five foot simulated “coke bottle” collection bins at convenience stores |
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Only city in Broward County to provide special waste drop-off center |
Environmental Business of the Year Winner For 2003
Uniweld Products Inc. - Large Business (16 or more employees)
David S. Pearl, II, Executive Vice President
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| Mayor Kristin Jacobs (left), David Pearl (center) and Rick Wilkins (right) |
Janet Beets, Director, Human Resources
2850 Ravenswood Road
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312-4994
954-584-2000
Fax: 954-587-0109
www.uniweld.com
info@uniweld.com
Nature of Business: Manufacturer of U.S. made welding apparatus, refrigeration tools, accessories, pressure gauges and alloys.
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Green products: Sludge Sucker/Blaster and Weed Burner; |
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Recycled 95% cardboard; |
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Recycled 100% metal; |
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Recycled 90% paper; |
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Recycled 80% plastic on site then reused; |
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Retrofit of 75 fluorescent fixtures (T8 with electronic ballasts) resulted in projected 17,520 Kwh savings per year; |
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Replaced two old 10-ton, 6 SEER A/C units with one new 10-ton, 12 SEER unit; |
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Created secondary containment pans for hazardous materials; |
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Substituted powder paint/coating for lacquer paint; |
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Replaced 4 of 5 perc machines for 2 aqueous cleaning machines; |
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Installed lids on all solvents; |
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Mist collection system installed to remove airborne oil mist particles generated by machining applications. Oil is directly recycled back to the machines. |
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Metal turnings are processed through a centrifuge to remove oil, and then final filtered to five-micron purity, which allows recycling, and reuse in the machines. Clean dry turnings may then be returned to the mill for recycling; |
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Vibratory Cleaning System using soap replaced acid cleaning; |
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Closed loop de-ionizing water recycle system; |
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An on-site distillation unit was installed to recover solvents; |
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Made shrouds for oily chips to direct chips into centrifuge pan to minimize spills; |
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Reduction in perc, mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, and oil dry documented from 2002 to 2003. |
 Environmental Business of the Year Winner For 2002
Sea Stone Group - Small Business
(15 or less employees)
Barbara Zigann, President
521 NW 1 Avenue
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-522-7866
Fax: 954-462-6420
seastonegr@aol.com
Nature of business: Exterior and Interior Flooring Manufacturer
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This company provides a line of products that are alternatives to naturally mined stone which is a non-renewable resource. This prevents destruction of coral reefs. |
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Raw materials for this product (sea shells) are waste products from south Florida rock mining |
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A slurry of cement waste is produced, treated and then sent through a filter press to extract the water. |
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Another raw material, glass aggregate, is a waste product from other processes. |
 Environmental Business of the Year Winner For 2001
ABB Automation
Gail Gonnam, Human Resources Manager
4300 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-752-6700
Fax: 954-755-5677
gail.gonnam@us.abb.com
Nature of Business: Manufacturer of Protective Relays
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Recycles paper, cardboard, wooden pallets, copper, brass, bronze and steel |
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Recycles 133 tons annually - 73% of their waste stream |
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Implementing a closed loop system for rinse water used in the manufacturing process |
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Discontinuing the use of chlorinated solvents |
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Reducing electrical consumption by 6.2% |
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Reduced mineral spirits use from 2,359 gallons per year to 212 gallons per year |
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Discontinued use of CFCs |
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ISO 14001 Certified |
Download an Emerald Award Application
Click here (.pdf, 110kB) for Emerald Award application.
Download a NatureScape Broward Application
Click here (.pdf, 126kB) for NatureScape Broward application.
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