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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.

    Contact:
    Ed Nicholson (501) 290-4591
    Corporate Public Relations Manager
    email: nicholsone@tyson.com