MARTINEZ -- Four Contra Costa County businesses, two of them from Lamorinda were presented with Pollution Prevention Awards by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District at its Board Meeting on September 15.
The two Lamorinda companies were:
- (Lafayette): Recognized for recycling water, using less-toxic (hydrocarbon-based) dry cleaning chemicals, and using innovative techniques to control dry cleaning pollutants and wastes.
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- , LLC (Moraga): Recognized for sustainable practices that include energy and water conservation, solid and liquid organic waste disposal and recycling, using compost instead of chemical fertilizers, replacing concrete and asphalt surfaces with water-permeable pavers to reduce run-off, and offering community classes on sustainable gardening and farming.
“These businesses deserve special recognition for the extra steps they take to protect the water environment,” said District General Manager Jim Kelly. “They do more than just comply with water quality regulations. They promote recycling and waste minimization; use equipment, practices and procedures designed to prevent pollutants and hazardous wastes from entering the sewer or storm drains; educate employees and/or customers about the importance of water quality issues; and demonstrate a proactive approach to protecting the environment.”
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Since initiating its Pollution Prevention Awards program in 1992, the District has recognized 93 local businesses in central Contra Costa County for their exceptional efforts to keep pollutants out of local waterways.
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