California Strawberry Commission Honored By US EPA for Leading Efforts to Protect Ozone
Posted on: Tuesday, 16 May 2006, 15:06 CDT
WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the California Strawberry Commission with the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for efforts to reduce use and emissions of methyl bromide.
In 1990, EPA established the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards to recognize exceptional leadership, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the Earth's stratospheric ozone layer. In 2006, eight individuals, organizations, associations and teams earned the award through originality and public purpose, moral and persuasive leadership, and elimination of emission of ozone-depleting substances. An international panel of judges representing government, industry, and non-governmental organizations reviewed nominations, with EPA making the final award selections.
According to the EPA, "Winners of the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Awards are leading by example. Their demonstrated commitment and extraordinary contributions inspire other individuals and organizations to make a difference in protecting the environment. Their significant contributions help mitigate the health and environmental risks of ozone depletion."
Mark Murai, President of the California Strawberry Commission said, "Our industry is leading the nation in making the transition to alternatives and applying new technologies to reduce emissions. We have dedicated more funds than any other commodity group in the world to research alternatives, and have recently increased funding for emissions reductions research. We are honored to be recognized by the EPA for our commitment to a healthy environment."
The California Strawberry Commission also participated in the Climate Tech conference today: a special briefing on the future of climate technology, establishing a forum for public-private sector deliberation on the role of industrial technology in controlling the atmospheric impact of global industrial development. This briefing provides award recipients the opportunity to explore the basic strategic challenges with thought-leaders and policymakers who are shaping the climate technology horizon.
In the first 16 years, the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award has been presented to 485 individuals, organizations and teams from 40 countries on six continents.
California Strawberry Commission
CONTACT: Carolyn O'Donnell of California Strawberry Commission,+1-831-724-1301 or codonnell@calstrawberry.org
Web site: http://www.calstrawberry.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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