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Introduction by Chuck Shivery
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Environmental Performance

Waste Management and Recycling

A by-product of the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity is the production of waste. Northeast Utilities is focused on reducing sources of pollution, reusing and recycling materials when practical, and purchasing products made from recycled content. If a waste cannot be eliminated from a process or recycled, it is disposed of in a way that minimizes impacts to the environment and human health.

Hazardous Waste Management

The following is the amount of hazardous waste NU has managed, as measured.

2005

2004

2003

Generated

356,000 lbs.

212,000 lbs.

156,000 lbs.

Recycled

124,600 lbs.

  74,200 lbs.

  46,800 lbs.

Percent Recycled

35%

35%

30%

Note: Waste generation increased in 2005 due to an increase in operational activities, including NU's major transmission improvement projects and a manhole waste process change.



 


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