TPCH Receives EPA Region 1 Environmental Merit Award

April 22, 2010

From left to right: Sharon Yergeau, NH DES & TPCH Chair; Patty Dillon, TPCH; David Westcott, CT DEP; and Peter Pettit, NY DEC

On April 22, 2010, the Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) was honored to receive an EPA New England Environmental Merit Award for its achievements in reducing the toxicity of packaging entering the solid waste stream. On hand to accept the award were current and past Chairs -- Sharon Yergeau, New Hampshire; David Westcott, Connecticut; and Peter Pettit, New York State – as well as TPCH Program Manager, Patty Dillon. The ceremony took place in historic Faneuil Hall in Boston.

EPA’s Environmental Merit Award is an annual award that recognizes outstanding environmental advocates who have made significant contributions toward preserving and protecting our natural resources. This annual ceremony has recognized the environmental achievements of New Englanders for more than three decades.

A press release is available on EPA’s website. For more information on TPCH, contact Patty Dillon, TPCH Program Manager.