Pollution Prevention Recognition
September is Pollution Prevention Month. In observation of P2 month each year, DEQ recognizes businesses or organizations that have implemented pollution prevention measures with documented results. Businesses, industries, and organizations that participate in any method or activity that prevents, eliminates, and/or minimizes the production of waste at its source, uses non-toxic or less-toxic products, conserves energy or water, and/or reuses material rather than throwing it away are eligible to be recognized as Pollution Prevention Champions.
To apply, review the qualification criteria below and submit an online application.
2016 Pollution Prevention Champion
Past Pollution Prevention Champions
2015
- Esterline/Advanced Input Systems, Coeur d'Alene
- Timber Creek Recycling, Meridian
- Vista Outdoor, Lewiston
2014
- Bittercreek Alehouse and Red Feather Lounge, Boise
- Historic Smokehouse Barbeque and Saloon, Wallace
- Micro 100 Tool, Meridian
- New Jersey Mine, Kellogg
2013
2012
2011
- Allied Waste, Treasure Valley
- College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls
- Pocatello - City of
- Winco, Boise
2010
- Bon Appetit Management Co., Caldwell
- Idaho Sand & Gravel/Idaho Concrete, Nampa
- Kimball Office, Post Falls
- ON Semiconductor, Pocatello
- Silver Star Communications, Driggs
2009
- A1 Plumbing Inc., Boise
- ATK - Ammunition Accessories Inc. - CCI-Speer, Lewiston
- Intermountain Auto Recycling, Rigby
- Parks Royal Body Works Inc., Boise
2008
- BabyBoms LLC, Nampa
- Child Safe Transportation, Boise and Twin Falls
- Dillon Auto Parts, Treasure Valley
- Excalibur Auto Body Repair, Lewiston
- Kimberly Nurseries, Inc., Twin Falls
- Mountain Horse Adventures, Sandpoint
- Sandpoint Signs & Graphics, Sandpoint
- Veolia Water North America, Burley
- W Cleaners, Ponderay
2007
- Agri Beef Company, Boise
- Bonneville County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
- Rock Creek Demonstration Project
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise
- St Luke's Regional Medical Center, Boise and Meridian
2006
- AMI Semiconductor, Inc., Pocatello
- Fearless Farris Stinker Stores, Boise
- Foothills Learning Center, Boise
- Hewlett-Packard Company, Boise
- Idaho State University, Pocatello
- Lilipad Studio, Hailey
2005
- Ada County Courthouse, Boise
- Ballard Medical Products, Pocatello
- flexcel, Post Falls
- Idaho Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
- Woodgrain Millwork, Fruitland
2004
- Idaho State Dental Association and Dr. John Blaisdell, D.D.S.
- INEEL Big Shop, Idaho Falls
- Sanitary Services Co., Meridian
- Silverwood Theme Park, Athol
- Weiser Water Quality Protection Project
2003
- Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, Boise
- CH2M HILL, Boise
- Mountain Home Air Force Base
- Teton Valley Community Recycling
2002
Qualification Criteria
To be considered for Pollution Prevention Champion recognition, a business or organization is required to meet the following criteria:
- Be located in Idaho
- Incorporate pollution prevention into daily operations by
- implementing any method or activity that prevents, eliminates, and/or minimizes the production of waste at its source
- using non-toxic or less-toxic products
- conserving energy or water
- reusing materials rather than throwing them away
- Show documented results in such area as
- raw materials purchased
- toxic materials purchased
- hazardous waste generate
- solid waste generated
- air pollutants emitted
- gallons of water used
- wastewater generated
- kilowatt hours used
- vehicle miles driven
- diesel, coal, or other fuels used
- greenhouse gas emissions
- dollars spent
- or purchase or generation of green energy
- Be in compliance with all environmental regulations. Pollution Prevention Champion applicants with any current or outstanding enforcement actions for environmental regulation violations under review by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may be disqualified from being considered for a Pollution Prevention Champions award.
Producing and selling products that are meant to foster sustainability do not qualify a company for an award. Rather, pollution prevention efforts must be conducted as part of the manufacturing process or day-to-day operation of the facility. Previous P2 champion awardees must demonstrate that pollution prevention activities they wish to be recognized for are in addition to activities for which they have previously recognized.
Note: The P2 Champion program is not a certification. It is an award given to businesses or organizations in order to recognize past pollution prevention efforts. Activities that warrant P2 Champion recognition may or may not be ongoing, and DEQ does not require such activities continue after the date of award.
Disclaimer: A Pollution Prevention Champion award does not absolve the awardee of any regulatory responsibilities, nor does it serve as a substitute for regulatory compliance inspection. The award only recognizes the awardee for those specific efforts made to reduce pollution, and in no way offsets or otherwise negates the awardee’s responsibilities to comply with the law. Applicants and awardees of P2 Champion awards do not receive special consideration by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for permitting any regulated activities.