At the
2011 Green Toronto Awards last week, the energy conservation award went to
Nitta Gelatin Canada for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by conserving natural gas.
The company, the Toronto-based Canadian division of the global gelatin manufacturer, introduced a series of measures (including using larger hot water storage tanks and a direct-fired gas burner) that reduced its gas usage by 3,000 cubic metres per day--which results in a 2,000 tonne reduction in its carbon dioxide emissions.
At the ceremony held during the annual Green Living Show on April 15, Councillor Norm Kelly represented the city in handing out the awards, calling the efforts of the winners "inspiring, and saying, "On behalf of all Toronto residents, I thank you."
Other winners included LoyaltyOne for the Green Business Award, Kraft East York Bakery for Water Efficiency and architectsAlliance for Green Design.
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: Valerie Cassells, Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Toronto