Greenstar Named to
EPA Climate Leaders
EPA Recognizes Greenstar through Climate Leaders Program
By: Recycling Today Staff
Recycling Today
December 2, 2009
Recycling services provider Greenstar North America, based in Houston, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a goal setter in its Climate Leaders Program.
Climate Leaders is an EPA industry-government partnership that works with companies to develop comprehensive climate change strategies
Greenstar has set a goal to reduce emissions at its 15 recycling facilities by 10 percent within the next five years.
"Greenstar is committed to reducing emissions and preserving the environment," says Mike Wynne, CEO of Greenstar North America and chair of Greenstar boards. "We are honored to participate in the EPA's Climate Leaders Program and highlight the impact that recycling can have on combating climate change."
Susan Wickwire, chief of EPA's Energy Supply and Industry Branch, says, "We applaud Greenstar North America for setting a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. As a Climate Leaders partner, they're proving that they can be both industry leaders and leaders in the fight against climate change."
As a part of the program, Greenstar has calculated its current emissions levels and has identified efficiency projects within its operations that can decrease energy use. Greenstar's current emissions levels are below the mandatory reporting level of 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E) at all of its individual facilities, so it will not be mandated to report its emissions to the EPA every year. Instead, the company is voluntarily reporting its emissions and committing to a 10 percent reduction.
