Owens Corning“s Delmar, NY, US facility, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass insulation for residential and commercial uses, has earned the 2002 New York State Governor“s Award for Pollution Preven…
Owens Corning“s Delmar, NY, US facility, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass insulation for residential and commercial uses, has earned the 2002 New York State Governor“s Award for Pollution Prevention, in recognition of outstanding efforts in protecting New York“s natural resources. The Ninth Annual Governor“s Awards for Pollution Prevention were presented at a ceremony during the 14th Annual Pollution Prevention conference on 30 May 2002. A total of eight companies were honored for innovation in energy efficiency and activities that reduce or eliminate the generation of pollution. Owens Corning“s Delmar facility was recognized for installing an oxygen-fuel glass melting technology, which eliminated direct mixing of ambient nitrogen within the furnaces“ burners. Using this new technology and eliminating a nitrogen compound from the molten glass process led to an annual reduction of more than 270 tons per year of nitrogen oxides. “Companies across New York State are making pollution prevention an integral part of their business strategies and all New Yorkers are benefiting from this renewed commitment to environmental protection,” New York Governor George Pataki said. “By identifying and reducing pollution at its source, businesses and other institutions are helping us build on our commitment to cleaning our air, land and water for future generations.” Since 1997, the Governor“s Awards for Pollution Prevention have recognized 54 companies and organizations whose projects have led to the elimination of more than 20 million lbs of hazardous waste, 35 million lbs of solid waste, and 168 million lbs of atmospheric gases. Accepting the award on behalf of Owens Corning was Delmar“s Environmental Leader, David Krenitsky. Owens Corning is a world leader in building materials systems and composites systems. Founded in 1938, the company had sales of US$ 4.8 billion in 2001 and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide.