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DATE: April 22, 2009
CONTACT: Sermin Unsal or Maribel Feliciano
Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality
PHONE: 954-519-1260 or 954-519-1460
Broward County Government has joined the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WasteWise program, a voluntary partnership program that seeks to reduce solid waste through innovative waste prevention and recycling techniques. The program asks that residents do what they can to prevent waste, use only the material needed to get the job done, recycle, and buy recycled products.
Although the program is voluntary, Broward County takes its participation very seriously. Broward County government is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from government operations, and through the work of its Climate Change Government Operations Workgroup, the County has implemented projects to reduce energy, fuel use and waste.
In celebration of Earth Day, many County agencies are participating in community events to spread the word about the importance of protecting our natural resources and the environment. Today, the Climate Change Government Operations Workgroup will also visit the Florida Atlantic University Solar Roof Project to learn about solar technology applications and benefits.
For more information on the Broward County WasteWise Program, contact Sermin Unsal, Environmental Licensing Manager, Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division at 954-519-1460.
For more information on what Broward County is doing to prevent climate change and "go green," visit www.broward.org/gogreen.
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