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Environmental Awards 2008 |
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BDI Environmental Prize 2008 |
WACKER FINE CHEMICALS |
Federation of German Industries (BDI) | ||
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Wildlife at WorkSM Certificate |
Wacker Chemical Corp. |
The Wildlife Habitat Council | ||
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Gold Award, Environment, Health & Safety |
WACKER POLYMERS, Ulsan |
Korean Ministry of Labor | ||
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Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership Award |
Wacker Chemical Corp. |
Michigan Business Pollution Prevention Partnership | ||
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Hynix Green Program Certificate |
Siltronic AG |
Hynix | ||
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Excellence Award 2007 |
Siltronic Corp. |
Portland Environmental Services | ||
Environmental Award for Cysteine Production Process
WACKER was awarded the Federation of German Industries (BDI) 2008 Environmental Prize for its biotech process for the production of cysteine. The amino acid is used, for example, as an expectorant, in the manufacture of flavorings, and in the baked goods industry. Previously, it was mainly produced via extraction from hair, feathers and pig bristles using concentrated hydrochloric acid. WACKER researchers developed a process in which bacteria produce the amino acid. This results in 96% less acid being used. And even the production waste can be recycled in an ecological way: the culture medium and wash liquids can serve as fertilizers. Dr. Gerhard Schmid (president of WACKER FINE CHEMICALS) and Dr. Christoph Winterhalter (director of the Ingredients business team, left) holding the award.
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Environmental Awards 2007 |
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Certificate of Green Partner |
Siltronic Corp. Japan |
Sony | ||
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National Environmental Performance Track Large Company Award 2007 |
Siltronic Corp. |
US Environmental Protection Agency | ||
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Sustainability Focus Award |
Siltronic Corp. |
Oregon Economic & Community Development Department | ||
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Sustainability Reporting, |
Wacker Chemie AG |
future e.V. (trade association) | ||
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Pollution Control Award |
Siltronic Corp. |
City of Portland/Oregon | ||
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Facility of the Year Award |
Siltronic Corp. |
Portland Environmental Services | ||
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Facility of the Year |
Siltronic Corp. |
Environmental Protection Magazine | ||