Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Commissioner Thomas Easterly presented a plaque to Nishikawa Standard Company, LLC in Bremen to signify the company's commitment and acceptance into IDEM's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).

Nishikawa Standard Company, LLC has agreed to replace 23 automated paper towel dispensers with 19 highly-efficient electric hand dryers which will reduce and potentially eliminate 8,500 pounds of disposable paper towel waste that is currently sent to landfills annually.

"On behalf of Nishikawa Standard Company, LLC I would like to express our appreciation for this important recognition and for IDEM's continued dedication and support of government and business partnerships," said Brad Keller, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Nishikawa Standard Company, LLC. "These programs serve as valuable networks for advancing key initiatives, sharing best practices, and achieving solid results for participating industries."

"Nishikawa Standard Company has earned its place as a new ESP member by identifying a unique opportunity to reduce a significant amount of solid waste," said Commissioner Easterly. "Indiana wins when companies use sound business practices to demonstrate their core value of environmental protection."

To become an ESP member, a business must maintain an exemplary compliance record, certify that it has adopted and implemented an approved environmental management system, and commit to specific measures for continued improvement in its environmental performance. 

ESP members qualify for expedited permit review, flexibility in permitting, reduced reporting frequencies, and coordination of compliance inspections in exchange for going above and beyond environmental requirements. To maintain ESP membership, companies must report on their environmental initiatives every year and reapply for ESP membership every three years. Additional information can be found by visiting www.idem.IN.gov/prevention/esp.

About IDEM

IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.

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