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Jeff Baldassari
The Taylor Companies

The Nominator: Janet Parker, Taylor Resources

How has the nominee implemented sustainable business practices in his or her business or organization?
Taylor worked with county, state & federal officials to remediate an abandoned brownfield. Taylor then constructed its new manufacturing facility and headquarters. This new facility now consumes 59% less natural resources than the two former facilities that moved into it. Finally, through composting, recycling and upcycling, over 90% of the waste generated at this new facility is diverted away from landfills. I will email 3 separate attachments to provide more detail.

What are the triple bottom line benefits (people, planet, prosperity) of the nominee`s work?
Taylor has taken land that was abandoned and polluted since 1987 and brought it back to life. This new facility provides jobs to many in a beautiful environment. Finally, the impact on the surrounding environment is negligible.

How has the nominee inspired you to implement sustainable business practices?
Taylor has shown us the possibilities. They have taken land polluted with hazardous waste and turned it into a beautiful setting for a business. Moreover, they didn`t stop there, they found ways to reduce their consumption of natural resources on a big scale as well as reduce waste in landfills. I figured if a large manufacturing plant can make big, audacious improvements with the environment, we all can on a much smaller scale.

How can someone else translate the success of the nominee? Is the work of the nominee an example or model that others can follow?
Taylor has demonstrated that if you take the time to look at the situation and think of the possibilities, you`ll find the ways in small simple steps to achieve your sustainable goals.

How does the nominee actively participate in the sustainability community? How do they collaborate and share their knowledge with others?
Taylor is a member of E4S. They share their story with their customers throughout the USA. The three attachments that I will be sending you, serve as the cornerstone of this story. When others ask for specifics, Jeff tells them of the exact steps they took and who can help in this process.