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Thomas Built Buses Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

WUNC | By Catherine Brand
Published February 8, 2012 at 5:15 AM EST
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The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is designating High Point-based Thomas Built Buses as an "Environmental Steward." Julie Woosley is the manager of the state's Environmental Assistance Center. She says Thomas Built recycles 100% of the waste it creates.

Julie Woosley: They've reduced their water usage by 42 percent over the last 5 years; they've reduced their energy usage by 24 percent. They're constantly looking for ways to improve. We encourage folks to look at that continual improvement process. There are always ways to be better.

Only 16 businesses have been given Environmental Steward status over 10 years. Fuquay Varina-based John Deere Turf Care will be awarded the designation next month for its commitment to reducing solid waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Catherine Brand
Fed up with the frigid winters of her native state, Catherine was lured to North Carolina in 2006. She grew up in Wisconsin where she spent much of her time making music and telling stories. Prior to joining WUNC, Catherine hosted All Things Considered and classical music at Wisconsin Public Radio. She got her start hosting late-nights and producing current events talk shows for the station's Ideas Network. She later became a fill-in talk show host and recorded books for WPR's popular daily program, Chapter A Day.
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