Astro Recognized for Successful Pollution Prevention Program
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September 27, 2007 (Laconia, NH): The Astro Division was honored recently by the State of New Hampshire for its outstanding pollution prevention practices. Governor John Lynch presented the 2007 Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention to representatives from NHBB and the Astro Division at a ceremony held in the Executive Council Chambers.
"As Governor, I am committed to working to protect our environment and quality of life here in New Hampshire - by working to move us toward cleaner, alternative fuels, by increasing energy efficiency, and reducing pollution. That is why I am so pleased to recognize the efforts of New Hampshire Ball Bearings' Astro Division - they are demonstrating that cutting pollution makes good environmental sense, and good business sense," Governor Lynch said.
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Astro Division (NHBB) has dedicated itself to establishing and maintaining a world class environmental management system (EMS) that includes internal and external commitments to reduce their environmental footprint. As part of the regular planning process for their EMS, Astro establishes annual goals, targets and implementation plans for pollution prevention.
Between 2003 and 2006, Astro reduced 8,768 pounds of hazardous waste and 191.4 tons of non-hazardous waste. Additionally, their emissions reductions were 365.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide, energy reduction was 4,251,650 kWh and they had net water savings of 189,817 gallons. NHBB has also introduced an aggressive recycling program. They saved over $513,000 per year.
“I am honored to receive the Governor's Award for Pollution Prevention on behalf of the Astro Division and New Hampshire Ball Bearings,” said Herb Parkhurst, the Astro Division's Facilities Manager. “It symbolizes our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, an important civic and strategic objective shared by all of us at NHBB and our parent company, Minebea Co., Ltd.
For more information on pollution prevention activities and programs visit the NHPPP's website.
Hans Baker, Marketing Coordinator
NHBB, 175 Jaffrey Road, Peterborough, NH 03458
603.924.4100 x5405, hbaker@nhbb.com