Veolia Environmental receives Environmental Stewardship Award

Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C., the hazardous waste subsidiary of Veolia Environmental Services North America, announced that its Flanders, New Jersey, facility has received an Environmental Stewardship Award from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Following an inspection by the New Jersey DEP, the Flanders facility was formally recognized for its voluntary and proactive measures taken in an effort to improve the environment.

According to the New Jersey DEP, the goal of the Environmental Stewardship Initiative is to encourage regulated entities to improve their environmental performance beyond the minimum requirements of existing rules and regulations.

The Veolia ES Flanders facility met these requirements with their commitment to waste reduction, use of renewable natural resources and participation in environmental organizations.

Veolia ES Technical Solutions exceeded in the following categories: environmental policy, environmental management system, vendor/supply chain requirements, mentoring to other businesses and environmental enhancement projects.