The state of Minnesota is accepting applications and nominations for its Governor’s Award Program for Pollution Prevention. Projects that reduce waste and pollution at its source, conserve natural resources, protect groundwater, save energy and practice sustainability are eligible for the award. Applications will be accepted until noon on Aug. 1, 2008.
The release said that the state is accepting nominations in three categories:
* Governor’s Awards – Business/Non-Profit honor superior environmental achievement by Minnesota businesses, non-profits and private institutions for excellence in waste reduction and pollution prevention.
* Governor’s Awards – Government/MnGREAT acknowledge Minnesota’s public institutions and government for their efforts and success in environmental planning.
* Governor’s Awards – Partnerships recognize exceptional environmental accomplishment by collaborations between Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, agencies and institutions.
The application form and examples of past winners are available at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/govaward. Winners are to be recognized in February 2009.