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FORT BLISS, Texas - The Net Zero Program began, on Fort Bliss, in 2010. Its goal is to make the installation a more resource efficient model for the Army by 2018.
1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Commander, Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, volunteered Fort Bliss for the pilot program. It encompasses three phases; energy, waste and water.
Fort Bliss plans to produce more energy than it consumes through solar panels installed in housing areas throughout post. The installation is also considering the possibility of a geothermal plant by 2015. The water phase of the project calls for low flow faucets and showerheads, as well as waterless urinals, to be included in all new construction and remodels.
The recycling plant on Fort Bliss was given the challenge of saving $1 million in recycling by 2018. That money will be given to Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare and Recreation for use in soldier and family member activities in the years to come.
“It is a personal responsibility. Everybody is challenged to take care of the earth,” Terri Smythe, Fort Bliss recycling manager, said.
Ways to reduce waste on Fort Bliss include, litter prevention, solid waste management and beautification said to Smythe.
The goal is to have the installation at “zero waste” by 2018.
Reducing waste at Fort Bliss also helps El Paso. Less garbage goes into landfills in the area and that allows El Paso to save space and have less litter in the area.
The Army set forth a goal of having every Army reservation at zero waste by the year 2020. Fort Bliss is leading the way in this effort.
| Date Taken: | 03.13.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.13.2012 21:33 |
| Story ID: | 85204 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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