Wind power RECs purchased by PB will offset the release of roughly 1,870 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It is the estimated equivalent of planting 1,600 acres of trees or taking 359 cars off the road for one year.
The company operates a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) reduction program, which is the backbone of its pollution prevention activities, and trains employees in product usage and waste reduction.
Partnership formed in fall 2008 to develop an effective way to spread the message that walking, bicycling and taking public transit are some of the easiest and most cost effective ways to reduce greenhouse gases, protect our environment and improve personal health.
The Parking Spot's yellow-and-black spotted shuttles assist guests at 18 locations serving twelve U.S. airports in ten cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Nashville and St. Louis.
The plan identifies two types of projects for funding. One would create new corridors for world-class high-speed rail like the kind found in Europe and Japan. Another would involve making train service along existing rail lines incrementally faster.
The Colfax, Calif.-based company designs and manufactures vehicle control systems for the transit, school bus, personal-use, work truck, and emergency response markets.
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