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Dow Chemical Company
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: Reduction |
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing |
Wastes Reduced: Solid Waste |
Substance: Polystyrene Cups |
Location: Freeport TX |
No. of employees: 6000 |
Contact: Carrie Brown |
Phone: (409) 238-7409 |
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Environmental Benefits:
Reduction in the amount of polystyrene foam going to landfills. It also serves as a model for employees to take these recycling concepts home and become involved in other recycling programs. To date, over 73,000 lbs. or 14.5 million polystyrene cups have been recycled. Approximately 95% of the cups purchased by Texas Operations are recycled each month.
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Details of Reductions
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