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Environmental Excellence
Learn About the GEMA Prairie Project

GEMA is taking a lead role in establishing innovative best practices for responsible land use.  Watch the video to learn how GEMA has established 276 acres of natural Michigan Prairie grassland at our site by working with agricultural experts and local officials.

 
Environmental Affiliations and Accreditations
  • ISO 14001 Registrant 2005-2008
  • Member Environmental Management Association
  • Environmental Protection Agency Waste Wise Member
  • Member Michigan Pollution Prevention Partnership
  • Member - Air & Waste Management Association
  • Member - Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
 
Environmental Awards
 
Environmental Achievements
  • Adopt-A-Road Program - GEMA has adopted a 3 mile stretch of Ann Arbor Road and is committed to keeping it clean.
  • Sponsorship of the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum - 2008
  • Sponsorship of the Monroe County Earth Day Fair - 2008
  • Plant-a-Tree to Make GEMA Carbon Free
  • Over 4000 trees were donated to team members and the community to plant to help offset the plant's carbon emissions
  • Elimination of hazardous waste streams
  • GEMA is a conditionally exempt small quantity generator of hazardous waste (less than 55 lbs. of hazardous waste generated per year)
  • Only 3 hazardous waste streams in the entire plant

 

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