Grand Junction, CO

—West Star Aviation is proud to announce they have been officially recognized as Bronze Achievers of the Colorado Environmental Leadership Program.  They received their award from Colorado State Governor Bill Ritter during a ceremony held in Denver, CO, on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

The Environmental Leadership Program is a statewide environmental recognition and reward program administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Sustainability Program.  Fulfilling the requirements to become a Bronze recipient for this award means that West Star passed the strict qualifications held by the state of Colorado, as well as upheld the regulations put forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.  This award was designed to recognize facilities that have made significant achievements in improving the environment of Colorado, who have had no serious violations for 1 year or criminal for 2 years, and who display P2 efforts such as energy efficiency, waste minimization, and water conservation. 

West Star is an area leader in waste recycling, pollution reduction, hazardous waste minimization, and energy conservation and is the only Large Quantity Generator on the Western Slope to be accepted for this award.  West Star is very proud to display the efforts they have made to preserve our environment.

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