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Tyson/ EPA Agreement to Save Energy,
Money, Reduce Pollution
Springdale, Ark. (Nov. 12, 1996)--Tyson Foods, Inc. recently signed
an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for participation
in EPA's Green Lights program
to replace existing lighting with new energy-efficient lighting in Tyson-owned
plants, feed, mills, hatcheries and offices throughout the United States.
By participating in this program, Tyson is expected to save 85 million KWh
of electricity per year, resulting in $4 million savings annually. This
will prevent more than 57 thousand tons of carbon dioxide, 40 thousand pounds
of nitrogen oxide, and 97 thousand pounds of sulfur dioxide from entering
the environment. Savings to the environment will be equivalent to planting
over 21 thousand acres of trees per year or removing over 10 thousand cars
a year from the road.
On Tuesday, November 12, at 3:00 PM, a ceremony to commemorate the signing
of the Green Lights agreement was held in the Tyson Board Room at the company's
Corporate Headquarters. In the ceremony, Maria Tikoff, Director of the EPA
Green Lights and Energy Star Buildings Programs presented a certificate
acknowledging the company's participation to Tyson President and Chief Operating
Officer Donald "Buddy" Wray.
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