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, Waste Management, Inc. <br /> Environmental Policy <br /> On March 7, 1990, the Board of Waste Management,Inc,is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment and to <br /> Directors of Waste Management, updating its practices in light of advances in technology and new understandings in health and <br /> Inc. approved an expandedenvi- environmental science. <br /> ronmental policy for the Company Prevention of pollution and enhancement of the environment are thefundamental premises <br /> The policy was developed and <br /> ofthe Company's business. We believe that all corporations have a responsibility to conduct <br /> recommended by the.Waste Man- their business as responsible stewards of the environment and to seek profits only through <br /> agement Executive environmental activities that leave the Earth healthy and safe. We believe that the Company has a responsi- <br /> Commaree. In developing the <br /> policy, the Committee gave careful bility not to compromise the ability of future generations to sustain their needs. <br /> consideration to the views of envi- The principles of this policy are applicable to the Company throughout the world.The Com- <br /> ronmental groups, pany will take demonstrable actions on a continuing basis in furtherance of the principles. <br /> Principles <br /> Environmental 1.The Company is committed to improving the environment through the services that we <br /> Protection offer and to providing our services in a manner demonstrably protective of human health <br /> and Enhancement and the environment,even if not required bylaw. We will minimize and strive not to <br /> allow any releases to the atmosphere,land,or water in amounts that may harm human <br /> health and the environment We will train employees to enhance understanding of envi- <br /> ronmental policies and to promote excellence in job performance,on all environmental <br /> matters; <br /> Waste Reduction, 2.The Company will work to minimize the volume and toxicity of waste generated by <br /> Recycling, us and others. We will operate internal recycling programs. We will vigorously pursue <br /> Treatment opportunities to recycle waste before other management practices are applied.The Com <br /> and Disposal pany will use and provide environmentally safe treatment and disposal services for waste <br /> that is not eliminated at the source or recycled <br /> Biodiversity 3.The Company is committed to the conservation of nature. We will implement a policy <br /> of"no net loss"of wetlands or other biological diversity on the Company's property. <br /> Sustainable Use of 4.The Company will use renewable natural resources,such as water,soils and forests, <br /> Natural Resources in a sustainable manner and will offer services to make degraded resources once again <br /> usable.`We will conserve nonrenewable natural resources through efficient use and care- <br /> ful planning. <br /> Wise Use of Energy 5.The Company will make every reasonable effort to use environmentally safe and <br /> sustainable energy sources to meet our,needs. We will seek opportunities to improve <br /> energy efficiency and conservation in our operations. <br /> Compliance 6. The Company is committed to comply with all legal requirements and to implement a <br /> programs and procedures to ensure compliance: These efforts will include training and <br /> testing of employees,rewarding employees who excel in compliance, and disciplining <br /> employees who violate legal requirements, -s <br />