Offutt's engineers are also making great strides in preventing pollution. Offutt recycled 42 percent of solid waste generated on base in 2000, far exceeding the Air Force goal of 20 percent. Hazardous waste disposal is down by 74 percent since 1992, and annual disposal costs have been reduced by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Having successful environmental programs benefits the wing's mission, Lueninghoener said. Good environmental programs keep you in good standing with the community and can keep the mission going.
Environmental laws protect the environment, which in turn protects people.
Adhering to the laws ensures we don't put people at risk.