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VERIZON

Verizon has always been known as the company with The Network.” Today, Verizon is at the forefront of alleviating climate change. As a leader in energy efficiency, Verizon has invested billions of dollars in developing high-speed, fiber-optic and wireless communication networks that are fast and versatile and offer solutions to big social issues like health care, education and climate change. Verizon’s broadband and information communications technology is increasing the efficiency of the nation’s energy system. The power sector accounts for about 40% of the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. The company is partnering with more than 20 utility companies to deploy smart wireless meters in customer homes. Consumers and businesses using smart grids will have more control over their energy usage wherever they are, whenever they want, and on whatever device they chose. A Member of the EPS’s Waste Wise Hall of Fame, Verizon has also created Energy Star-like standards that have revolutionized how the communications industry buys much of its equipment.

POLYMER GROUP, INC.

With one of the largest global platforms in the nonwoven industry, Polymer Group, Inc…PGI…operates 14 manufacturing and converting facilities throughout eight countries as the senior partner of choice for companies seeking innovative products that simply perform better and offer superior value. PGI has developed pioneering products to improve the way people work and live while always seeking ways to balance environmental, economic and societal needs for present and future generations. The company’s approach reflects the fact that sustainability is a continuing journey focused on long-term objectives, short-term goals and measurable parameters.

ALCOA

For as long as Alcoa has been making aluminum, the company has been recycling aluminum. In fact, 73% of all the aluminum produced since 1888 is still in use today. Recycled aluminum is identical to smelted aluminum except for one thing: It takes only 5% of the energy to make it. Less energy means reduced greenhouse emissions. And like few other materials in the recycling chain, aluminum is infinitely recyclable for use over and over again. Because recycling aluminum saves so much energy, increasing America’s aluminum recycling from today’s 54% to 75% is a huge opportunity for American consumers to reduce their carbon footprint and rank the country among the top recycling countries in the world.

NAVISTAR

Recently, Navistar was awarded a $39 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to deploy all-electric vehicles. Through this grant Navistar plans to build 400 zero-tail-pipe-emission all-electric vehicles in 2010 and expects to be producing several thousand vehicles annually within a couple of years.

DOW CORNING

Dow Corning silicones and silicon-based materials are helping the world capture the energy of the sun and wind that otherwise would be wasted. Whether harnessing solar power and wind energy, helping to develop energy efficient buildings or in a multitude of other ways, Dow Corning is embracing sustainability by providing products and solutions that help improve the quality of life for people around the globe.

ZD WINES

ZD Wines uses a multi-pronged environmentally sensitive approach to grape growing and winemaking. These efforts include organic farming, solar power, recycling, and the use of earth-friendly alternatives in pursuit of their ultimate goal…the production of great tasting world-class wines.

DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY

The Dow Chemical segment will focus on Dow’s renewable energy efforts, its new Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles, and the innovative ways in which the company is developing sustainable and commercial solutions that help solve the world’s biggest challenges including providing safe clean drinking water for people worldwide.

GENERAL ELECTRIC

There’s more to home energy management than adjusting a thermostat or switching to compact fluorescent lamps. General Electric’s new Home Energy Manager and its suite of “smart” appliances will enable consumers to make more intelligent energy choices to manage energy usage, save money and reduce their carbon footprints in the process.

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Villanova University and its College of Engineering have made a commitment to conduct all of its activities in an ecologically sound, socially just and economically viable manner by supporting concepts of sustainability in its curriculum, research and related activities, preparing all members of its academic community to contribute to an environmentally sound and socially just society, both today and for future generations. The College of Engineering has launched a major Center for Sustainable Engineering with one of America’s first Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering degrees.

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE AUTOMOTIVE X PRIZE

The $10 million dollar Progressive Automobile X Prize competition is bringing together some of the most innovative minds in the world in a share effort to break America’s addiction to oil. Two classes of vehicles will compete: a mainstream class of vehicles that meet current consumer expectations for size and capability, and an alternative class, which is an outlet for innovative ideas that push forward today’s concept of “what a car is.” A thorough qualification process will assess safety, cost, features and business plans to ensure only production-capable real cars compete.

ZEGNA SPORTS JACKET

Zegna Sport’s ‘ECOTECH SOLAR JACKET’ combines its groundbreaking ‘ECOTECH’ recycled innovation with SOLAR cell technology to create performance apparel that complies with environmental protection requirements. A detachable solar cells system on each jacket sleeve converts sunlight into renewable energy creating a recycled “green” product with an integrated renewable power source that can charge a handheld communication device.

PERKIN ELMER

PerkinElmer touches the lives of millions of people around the globe every day by designing, manufacturing and servicing innovative and leading scientific solutions for evolving health, safety and environmental needs.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

The University of Washington is one of the oldest public universities on the west coast, and today it is one of the greenest. As a global leader in environmental science research, education and technology transfer, the university discovers and shares knowledge for the sustainable future of our planet by focusing on providing solutions to the challenges facing human and environmental health.

JOHNSON CONTROLS, ULSTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Johnson Controls has worked with Ulster County Community College to help the college reduce energy use, support workforce development and employ sustainable business practices in achieving its commitment to improving the quality of life and the sustainability of its natural resources.

AVANGARD INNOVATIVE

The new three Rs…recycle, reduce or reclaim…form the mission of Avangard Innovative, a Houston-based company which creates solutions that benefit the environment by helping their clients recycle their waste and create new products.

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Aerospace is at the forefront of an industry-wide effort to address the need for more sustainable air travel with clear targets and goals up to 2050.

LG ELECTRONIC

The LG Steam Washer is an energy efficient appliance with 6 motion technology…rolling, stepping, swinging, scrubbing, filtration and tumbling… tailored to fabric type to get clothes fresh and clean.

BNSF RAILWAY

With their strong commitment to protecting the environment, BNSF plays a vital role in our nation’s economy while reducing emissions, saving fuel and relieving highway congestion, and their environmental stewardship contributes to the long-term sustainability of the communities they serve.

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar, a global leader in the earth moving business, has developed a highly sophisticated form of recycling known as remanufacturing. In its simplest form, the remanufacturing process takes end-of-life components and turns them into like-new products for a fraction of the cost of new.

DART CONTAINER

Since its establishment in 1937, Dart Container Corporation has set the industry standard of excellence by providing high quality, recyclable, affordable and safe foodservice packaging products, all backed by exceptionally reliable service and incorporating responsible environmental services.

ORBIS

When companies use plastic reusable packaging, not only do they reduce labor, shipping and waste disposal costs, they make a positive impact on the environment. Reusable plastic containers, pallets, dunnage and bulk systems by Orbis improve the flow of product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

WYNDHAM HOTELS

Bombardier Aerospace is at the forefront of an industry-wide effort to address the need for more sustainable air travel with clear targets and goals up to 2050.

HAHN FAMILY WINES

The family-owned Hahn Winery has been recognized as an innovator in the wine business, not only for their fine wines, but also for the environmental stewardship of their vineyards and winemaking processes and their commitment to making the world a better place through their vineyard and winemaking practices.