As an EPA partner, EAH will recycle fluorescent lamps and aircraft batteries, ensuring the safe reuse of lead and mercury.
EPA formed the NPEP to reduce the use or release of 31 highly toxic, priority chemicals found in America’s manufacturing processes.
It has established a National Waste Minimization Goal to act as a measurement of program success. The goal is to work with industry and the public to reduce the use or release of 4 million pounds of priority chemicals by 2011.
Gary Spulak, president of Embraer Aircraft Holding, said: ”We are committed to being a good steward of the environment and believe Embraer can make a difference by recycling mercury and lead acid batteries. Each employee at Embraer is educated on the importance of recycling and reducing the amount of waste that accumulates in our landfills.
”This reduction of hazardous waste in landfills is our contribution to the community and to the world, which is why forming a partnership with the EPA is an investment in the future.”
