On May 21st, 2009, Spring Valley Dairy proudly
became an EarthWISE Certified business. By fulfilling the
EarthWISE certification criteria, Spring Valley Dairy is playing
a significant role in the protection of the environment in
Marion County.
EarthWISE is an environmental assistance program
offered to all businesses operating in Marion County. This
program aids businesses in achieving environmental responsibility
and sustainability in the following focus areas:
• Recycling
• Waste reduction and prevention
• Environmentally preferable purchasing
• Energy efficiency and conservation
• Water pollution prevention
• Outreach and education
EarthWISE certification recognizes businesses
in Marion County that have committed to environmentally friendly
practices by meeting or exceeding the criteria in these focus
areas.
To fulfill the EarthWISE criteria, Spring
Valley Dairy implemented a company-wide, on-site recycling
program that has resulted in a tremendous decrease in landfill
contribution; developed an email format for invoices and price
notifications that conserves thousands of sheets of paper
and envelopes annually; and established a Green Team of employees
that are responsible for maintaining EarthWISE Certification
criteria as well as assisting coworkers with implementing
EarthWISE practices. These methods are only a few of the many
ways Spring Valley Dairy strives to do our part to help the
environment.
