burke launches "how green are you?"contest
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. (April 1, 2009) - Occasions like the annual Earth Day observance (set for April 22) help create awareness by encouraging people to share what they're doing to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable world for our children. As part of that, BCI Burke is conducting a "How Green Are You?" contest in which entrants share their ideas.
To enter the contest, individuals simply visit the BCI Burke web site at www.bciburke.com/greencontest and read the guidelines. Then send an email to marketing@bciburke.com telling Burke how you're making lifestyle changes to promote a healthier environment.
"As a manufacturer of playgrounds, we're in the business of serving children. And one of the best ways we can serve children is by doing everything we can to ensure a safe and sustainable world for future generations," said BCI Burke CEO, Tim Ahern.
"We find that one idea sparks another, and together, we will find ways to better use resources and ensure a more sustainable world. This is one way to keep that conversation going in a positive direction and create more awareness," said Ahern.
BCI Burke, he noted, has made a substantial investment in sustainability in recent months with these and other initiatives:
- ISO 14001:2004 certified, reflecting Burke's environmental system with specific policy commitments that include compliance with all environmental laws and regulations.
- Use of renewable energy through the Alliant Energy Second Nature™ Program, under which we purchase enough energy from wind and other renewable resources to offset approximately 12 percent of our electrical usage.
- Increased use of recycled materials, from the steel used in playgrounds to the recycled content for the catalogs used to educate customers about Burke products.
- Energy efficient lighting that has reduced total energy consumption by 16 percent.
BCI Burke, with headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a premier manufacturer of commercial playground, park and recreation equipment and an avid supporter of playground safety and fitness. More information is available at www.bciburke.com and www.getintensity.com.
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