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Environmental Defense Fund Case Study - Reducing Emissions: Corporate Fleets

Poland Spring Reduces Idling to Curb Emissions

“Poland Spring takes its commitment to the communities that supply its water seriously. To reduce its truck fleet emissions, Poland Spring uses non-food-based biofuels, and reduced top speeds by two miles per hour and idling time by 70% from 2007 to 2009.”

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Poland Spring Press Release

Environmental Defense Fund Case Study Highlights Poland Spring Efforts to Reduce Truck Emissions
Poland Spring Press Release – December 3, 2009

“The reduction in idling time by the Poland Spring fleet in just two years was dramatic – dropping 70 percent, from 1,400 hours in February 2007 to 380 hours in February 2009. Poland Spring’s use of technology along with individual driver responsibility drove the decrease in emissions. Environmental Defense Fund applauds Poland Spring’s efforts to reduce global warming emissions from its fleet,” said Jason Mathers, Program Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Environmental Defense Fund.

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