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EPA WELCOMES BURLINGTON, MA COMPANY IN "PARTNERS FOR CHANGE" PROGRAM

Release Date: 02/24/1999
Contact Information: Peyton Fleming, EPA Press Office, (617-918-1008)

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that Finard and Company in Burlington, Mass. has been recognized for its environmental achievements. Finard and Companies has been selected as a participant in the agency's "Partners for Change" program, which encourages New England businesses and municipalities to explore and implement responsible environmental practices in return for EPA recognition.

EPA is recognizing Finard and Company for its outstanding efforts in waste reduction, recycling and energy management. The Burlington-based company owns and manages office and retail space with about 700 tenants and employees.

David DiPersio, the company's facilities manager for office and retail space, encourages all tenants to recycle paper to reduce their trash removal costs. Bins are provided and collected by the cleaning crew. In addition, cans, bottles and fluorescent bulbs are recycled.

"Finard and Company is proof positive that a green economy translates into a good economy," said John P. DeVillars, administrator of EPA's New England office. "We hope that others are inspired by businesses who take the initiative to implement environmental improvements while showing that they don't have to sacrifice their bottom line in doing so."

"Partners for Change" is open to any business, municipality or organized group in New England. Small businesses are especially encouraged to apply. To be recognized as a partner, an organization must implement a project or activity that results in a long-term environmentally beneficial change to its daily operations. Such efforts can include waste reduction practices, recycling programs or other efforts that help green the work place.

In return for joining the program, partners receive a certificate, window decal, and publicity from the EPA. In addition, partners are featured in a partners-to-partners directory that lists all participating organizations.

To sign up for "Partners for Change," or for more information about the program, call 1-800-906-3328. Request the "environmental pocketbook," a resource guide with useful tips on recycling, energy efficiency and waste reduction, as well as phone, e-mail and worldwide web listings of EPA help lines. The pocketbook also includes program requirements and an application.