| For the fourth time in six years, McDonnell & Miller has
received the prestigious Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award. This award
is given annually to a very select group of organizations in Illinois that have
successfully reduced the generation of hazardous wastes and other toxic emissions.
McDonnell & Miller once again won in the “continuous improvement” category
for numerous programs, including: · Reducing the volume of
coolant by 77 percent through the use of a coolant recovery system and intensified
housekeeping efforts. Furthermore, additives were completely removed from the coolant
system.
· Eliminating
paint from steam vents. This has reduced paint usage and VOC emissions by 88 percent.
· Switching to
lead-free solder in manufacturing processes, which reduced lead usage by 13 percent.
· Intensively
monitoring energy consumption, which reduced usage by 13 percent.
Applicants for the Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award were judged on innovative
strategies and use of alternative technologies to reduce the toxicity and volume of waste.
Awards were granted after an on-site waste management audit by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency.
According to Robert Dvorak, Division Vice-president and General Manager of McDonnell
& Miller, “Receiving this award multiple times is a proud accomplishment for
McDonnell & Miller and all its employees. We take great pride in providing a safe
environment for the community and we are dedicated to being a leader in environmental
protection, human health and safety. All of our employees are responsible for achieving
this mission as an integral part of their duties.”
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