Environmental Performance Award Application

Please direct any questions to PCA Director, Government Affairs, Christine McCarthy

The Environmental Performance category recognizes facilities that go beyond laws, permits, and regulations to minimize their impact on the environment.

Please include the following information in your application:

Contact First and Last Name

Title

Company

Plant Name

Address

Phone

A. What

A. Please provide a short (1-3 paragraphs) high-level summary of the project(s) that was completed in 2022

B. Describe any unique or innovative 2022 projects:

Projects can include: a. Waste Minimization – such as recycling and reusing materials b. Pollution Prevention – this includes process or raw materials modifications, as well as operational modifications at the facility that reduce virgin materials or conventional fuels used by your plant c. Greenhouse Gas Reduction – this includes process or raw materials modifications as well as operational modifications at the facility that reduce greenhouse gas emissions d. Other Distinctive Environmental Controls – that minimize waste or other releases to the environment, such as erosion control

C. Environmental Management

Describe any unique 2022 environmental management programs (e.g., EMS, ISO 14001, etc.), initiatives, and/or approaches and their positive impact on the environment and operating efficiency

C. Environmental Management

Describe any unique 2022 environmental management programs (e.g., EMS, ISO 14001, etc.), initiatives, and/or approaches and their positive impact on the environment and operating efficiency

D. Exceeding Requirements

Describe any proven, quantifiable 2022 environmental results that demonstrate that your plant exceeded the regulatory requirements for Efficiency (include before and after efficiency rates), air, greenhouse gases, water, and/or waste management.

E. Describe or list any environmental awards, certifications, or other 2022 environmental and energy recognition received by the plant

F. What (that you have not already discussed) makes this project(s) unique or noteworthy?

G. Was the project(s) innovative? If yes, how was it innovative?

H. What can others in the industry learn from this project?

B. Why

A. Provide background on why the project was initiated:

B. Was the activity completed in response to a regulatory requirement (e.g., new regulation, consent order, etc.)? If yes, describe the regulatory requirement:

C. When

The project was initiated on:

(Insert date)

The project was completed on:

(Insert date)

D. Who

List up to five employees of the company who were critical to the success of the project(s) during the award year and should be recognized

Include their name, title, and a brief description of their role in the project(s). Include yourself if applicable.

E. Photos

Photo 1

Please upload any photo relevant to this application.

Photo 2

Please upload any photo relevant to this application.

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