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Environmental Stewardship at FCC
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Here is a list of actions that are being taken at FCC which have a positive impact on the environment, both locally and globally.
- Natural gas used as primary heating fuel
- All daily use large mowers equipped with diesel engines
- Over 66% of fluorescent lamps used are Low-Mercury compliant
- All faucets equipped with water-saver aerators
- All showers equipped with low-flow showerheads
- All building toilets (except F bldg.) equipped with timed faucets and low-flow flush valves
- All plumbing fixtures inspected monthly for proper operation and leaks
- Current city/county/ state mandated water use restriction is being met with a 10% reduction
- All used batteries (exit / emergency light and auto) recycled
- All waste oil recycled
- All junk iron, steel and aluminum recycled
- Replacement of all PCB transformers
- Removal of all asbestos
- Use of latex paint in all possible situations
- Two operational chillers equipped with R-123 refrigerant and air/refrigerant monitors
- Reclamation of all refrigerants by a certified technician as per EPA requirement
- Retrofit of refrigeration manifold gauge hose fittings to prevent venting of refrigerant to the atmosphere during service work.
- Regular service of all air handling equipment, which includes cleaning interiors and coils, and changing filters
- Regular cleaning of all cooling towers proper maintenance of water treatment
- Tested all drinking fountains
- Waste paper and aluminum can recycling program
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