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EcoStar’s 2008 Make Every Day Earth Day event was a huge success.  Attendees left with a greater understanding of how businesses and individuals can improve their environmental performance while helping improve their bottom-line at the same time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We thank our special guest speaker for joining us:

Sue Voigt, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, provides global strategic direction and leadership to advance the company's environment, health and safety programs and achieve performance excellence in these areas.

 

 

Earth Day Participants 2008

Eighteen businesses and organizations from the Devens region hosted informational tables at this year’s first annual “Make Every Day Earth Day!” event held at the Devens Community Center.  Participants displayed information on their business/organization and how they are implementing sustainability into their operations and corporate ethic.  Attendees had the opportunity to:

¨ Talk with local business representatives and learn how they took action to conserve energy, decrease water consumption, collect recyclables, and minimize waste – and how these actions benefited the organization

¨ Learn how natural resources in the area are being protected by the Devens Open Space and Recreation Plan, Friends of the Oxbow, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, others

¨ Collect information regarding resources and services available that can help your organization adopt more sustainable practices and save money

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our sincere appreciation goes out to the Planning Committee for their involvement and commitment to ensuring a successful event:

 

Neil Angus, Devens Enterprise Comm.

Holly Colt, American Superconductor

Sarita Croce, Bristol-Myers Squibb

Melissa Fetterhoff, Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce

Michelle Huber, Fidelity Bank

Loreen Liberty, TLM Photography Studios

Mary Quinn, Devens Enterprise Commission

Jane Witherow, MassDevelopment

 

We welcome your suggestions on how we can improve on this program next year!  Contact donaneely@ecostardevens.com

WAITECO MACHINE

Karl Koch, 978-772-5535 x41, kkoch@waiteco.com

18 Saratoga Blvd., Devens, MA 01434

Business partnerships to reuse waste streams

EcoStar Earth Day 2008 Makes Local Headlines!

The Lowell Sun, a regional newspaper, covered EcoStar’s first annual Earth Day.  Follow the links to read more...

10 things you can do today to be green – for no cost!

 

1. Recycle office paper, envelopes, newsprint, etc.

2. Recycle glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans

3. Use mugs, dishware instead of disposable cups, plates

4. Look for opportunities to reuse materials treated as waste

5. Drink tap water instead of bottled water

6. Unplug unnecessary electronics and appliances

7. Program all computers to hibernate when not in use

8. Shut down computers and monitors at the end of the day

9. Turn off lights when the or he building is not occupied

10. Walk, bike, use public transport when you have the option

 

Check out the rest of our website for more ideas!

“Many companies recognize that there are compelling reasons to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses.  By minimizing dependence on fossil fuels and improving operational efficiencies, businesses can save money, reduce compliance costs, and avoid additional tax burdens.”- EcoStar Standard 24 Climate Change Mitigation, Page 105, EcoStar Action Guide.

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