Recycling, reducing waste, or conserving water help protect the environment, and when a company gets recognized for its efforts, it's something good.Companies were applauded for what they're doing to save water, reduce paper waste, design landscaping that uses less water, or efforts to prevent pollution.Get DFW local news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Alcon, the Fort Worth-based maker of eye pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, and surgical equipment, was namedThe award honors Alcon for extensive efforts in environmental stewardship and water pretreatment. Alcon also was named Industry of the Year in 2021.Pollution Prevention Awards were presented to Alcon; Ampharmco LLC; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth; and Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC.
Innovation Awards for environmental efforts and water conservation were presented to Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas LLC; Lockheed Martin; Alcon; and Rockwood Multifamily LLC.Tarrant County College District was named winner of the Fort Worth Friendly Landscapes recognition award. The Fort Worth Police Barnett Station was presented a SmartWater Recognition Award for a commitment to sustainability and resource conservation.