INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awarded the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence to seven recipients during the Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis.
Among the recipients was Electro-Spec, of Franklin, which was presented the Pollution Prevention Award. The purchase of a new vacuum vapor degreaser allowed Electro-Spec to eliminate the use of TCE in their facility and resulted in a three-year cost savings of over $10,000. The machine is also beneficial to employees as it eliminates heavy lifting and bending.
The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for the most innovative, sustainable, and exemplary programs or projects that positively impact Indiana’s environment and demonstrate measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits.
The awards were presented as part of Pollution Prevention Week in Indiana. A copy of the proclamation, signed by Governor Holcomb, is available on IDEM’s website.