Thetford Corporation utilizes the least toxic methods for landscaping maintenance, applies no lawn fertilizers and composts landscape wastes. They have specified a natural plantings strip at their site detention pond to reduce the amount of stormwater pollutants entering the pond. Thetford Corporation has demonstrated a commitment to water quality through numerous site pollution prevention activities. SCS earns this special recognition for their work in reducing hazardous substances. Over the years, as SCS has become more acquainted with the County s pollution prevention goals, they have instituted more and more changes to protect the environment.
Employees go through chemical safety training twice a year.
Second, they sought out alternative products to reduce chemical hazards related to their operation, and contracted for off-site vehicle oil changes to eliminate waste oil handling. Finally, SCS closes the loop by purchasing recycled content paper as part of their materials and any extra materials are reused or sent back to suppliers reducing excess waste. Stony Creek Services has been working with the County s Pollution Prevention Program since 1988 and serves as an example to all business that no matter what the size, pollution prevention is economically and environmentally feasible . Tom Peterson 3M is located off of Jackson Road in Scio Township. This facility earns an honorable mention in pollution prevention for the many steps they have taken to reduce chemical usage on site.