Saint-Gobain Packaging will pay a civil penalty of US$2.2 million and install an exhaust emission control device next to the furnace, including two furnaces in Milford. According to an agreement with the federal government and 10 states, to address environmental allegations. Saint-Gobain packaging company recently announced that the company has committed to the EPA's climate leadership plan. By 2012, the production of glass bottles per ton will reduce the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions by 16%. Luggage Suitcase,Nylon Oxford Fabric Luggage,Nylon Oxford Fabric Suitcase,Oxford Fabric Zip Luggage Yongxin Juanhua Leather & Bags Co., Ltd , https://www.luggagegld.com
Saint-Gobain Packaging will pay $1.15 million to the U.S. government, and $1.1 million to other states and organizations, including compensation to Massachusetts for $100,000, according to National Attorney General Martha Cokley.
At the same time, the company is required to complete the technical renovation of two glass furnaces at Hengmi Telford by 2015, install exhaust gas control devices to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions, and upgrade or replace devices that collect exhaust gas from the air.
“According to the consent verdict, Saint-Gobain's efforts to reduce pollution will improve the air quality in Milford and its surrounding areas.†Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency Commissioner Lauriebert said in a press conference.
Saint-Gobain packaging company issued a statement, "Although Saint-Gobain packaging company still does not recognize the illegal "Clean Air Law", we are still very happy to cooperate with the Environmental Protection Agency, as the first glass bottle packaging production enterprise that signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to implement the glass industry. Environmental protection plan."
Craig M. Koven, corporate image consultant for Saint-Gobain Packaging, declined to comment further.
Saint-Gobain packaging company produces glass bottles for food and beverages and is a subsidiary company of Saint-Gobain Group. The French company Saint-Gobain Group also has large-scale subsidiaries in Worcester and Northboro.