Green awards presented in Iowa
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DES MOINES — Wells Dairy Inc. in LeMars was recognized Wednesday by Gov. Chet Culver for the company’s work to improve energy efficiency.
The company was one of four recipients of the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
“These award winners have proven that the economy and environment do go hand in hand, that the opportunities for our state will be enhanced, not limited, when we consider natural resources in our decisions,” Culver said.
Wells Dairy won for its initiative to reduce emissions and improve efficiency at its LeMars production facilities. The company reports that it reduced carbon dioxide emissions by more than 38 million pounds per year and saved more than $500,000 in annual energy costs.
“We’ll continue to look for energy efficiencies throughout our organization,” said Lesley Bartholomew, the company’s public relations manager.
The other winners were:
National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames for its “Green Team,” a recycling program that has saved more than 700 trees.
Pella Corp. in Pella for its recycled sawdust project, which has saved more than 175 tons of sawdust from the landfill.
Fish Creek Farms in Mitchell County two awards, one for its water-quality initiatives and one for its attempt restore a wildlife habitat.
— Dan Gearino
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