Maintaining its status as a facility focused on environmental conservation and education, the 300-acre Freedom Wildlife Habitat and Refuge at the Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) plant in Wilson, N.C., was recently re-certified under the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Corporate Lands for Learning and Wildlife at Work programs.
According to the state of Minnesota’s Environmental Audit Program, customers of Minnesota’s Tires Plus store locations can be confident they are receiving environmentally sensitive automotive service. The store locations were certified as “Green Star” automotive service providers through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s voluntary Environmental Audit Program.
PR News recognized Firestone Complete Auto Care™ and Firestone Racing today with a Corporate Social Responsibility Award honorable mention for a program aimed at reducing the amount of lead in the environment. The 2008 “Get The Lead Out” program is a joint initiative of Firestone Complete Auto Care and Firestone Racing, both members of the
Michelin, known for its success in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), announced today its commitment to a cleaner, more fuel-efficient race series by becoming title sponsor of the “MICHELIN Green X Challenge” environmental competition. Beginning at the 2009 ALMS season opener in Sebring, each race,
While many drivers are in favor of more environmentally positive mobility, most are unaware of how tires can reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact by improving its energy performance. In a recent survey by Michelin, tires are mentioned as a source of pollution by only 24 percent of those surveyed. In fact, due to rolling resistance,
A tire designed for exceptional levels of fuel-efficiency while inspiring a confident driving experience all-year round, the MICHELIN® Energy Saver All-Season tire is set to deliver consumers an environmentally friendly performance package that is unprecedented in the industry. The tire will be unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January and
Hankook Tire, the seventh-largest tire manufacturer in the world , has had three of its commercial fleet tires certified for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Program, meeting the program’s requirement to reduce rolling resistance by 3 percent. The recently launched AL07+ steer tire, Z35a drive tire and TL01 trailer tire all provide lower rolling
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