2015 – The Center continues to grow! Programs provided value to 71 establishments (42 firms, 12 government entities, 9 schools, and 8 non-profits) from 24 area towns. The Great Exchange facilitated the reuse of over 14,000 pounds of materials, 36 institutions took advantage of the nine educational forums hosted and 22 firms were members. View the Report to learn more about our year.
2014—2014 was another banner year for the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center. Sixty-eight entities benefited from the eight educational forums, 75,000 tons of materials repurposed through The Great Exchange, and four community events. Check out the highlights of the Center’s activities and accomplishments and how they benefited area businesses, organizations, and environmental resources. Download the report.
2013—The Center hosted ten educational forums, supported a major energy audit at a manufacturing firm, facilitated the evaluation of 18 new waste reduction programs and the implementation of 12 of these, and enabled the repurposing of 72 tons of materials that otherwise would have been treated as trash. These initiatives benefited 58 establishments from Devens and nine surrounding towns. This Annual Report provides highlights of how the Center promotes sustainable business and development practices and the benefits of its programs and services. Download the report.
2012—In 2012 the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center established new waste reduction programs that captured 500,000 pounds of materials for recycling, repurposed 62 tons of unwanted materials through The Great Exchange, led and participated in several educational forums, received an award for Outstanding Organization from the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, and more! Download the report.
2011—View the report which highlights the many accomplishments of the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center over the past year and our plans big for 2012! From the new Regional Household Hazardous Products Collection Center, to the Great Exchange and educational roundtable forums, the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center has been busy helping area businesses and organizations reduce their environmental impacts and operating costs. Download the report.
2008—In 2008, the Center assisted a number of organizations in reducing their economic and environmental impacts while contributing to their bottom-line, corporate social responsibility and community involvement. The Center continued to provide educational opportunities through its workshops and roundtables and green movie screenings, among many others. Programs like The Great Exchange and Power Down Devens helped earn the Center an Environmental Award of Merit from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency New England. Download the report.
Devens Eco-Efficiency Center 