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GREEN STAR

Alaska Railroad recertifies Green Star and pursues Air Quality Award


The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) is recertifying the Green Star Award it originally earned in 1993, having made strides in new areas of waste reduction, pollution prevention and energy conservation. ARRC’s dedicated Waste Management Office has reduced hazardous waste streams by 70% over the last six years. And, the recently-formed Facilities Department has focused more expertise and resources on preventing building energy loss and on installing greener systems as old building systems need to be replaced.

ARRC is also applying for a Green Star Air Quality Award. Over the past few years, the Railroad has dramatically reduced locomotive emissions by purchasing new efficient locomotives, installing engine idle-reduction systems, implementing idle-reduction policies, and maintaining locomotive engines in peak condition. ARRC has also made commuter rail service more feasible by conducting regional commuter rail studies, straightening tracks, building and improving depots, and providing technical guidance to commuter rail advocates.

The Railroad hopes to recertify its Green Star and be well on its way to earning an Air Quality Award by the end of 2007.

Green Star is a non-profit organization that encourages businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention. After meeting specific standards, businesses and other organizations are eligible to earn a Green Star Award for general waste reduction, and/or A Green Star Air Quality Award, for reduced air pollution. For more information, visit: Green Star

Green Star Recertification Submittal

Air Quality Submittal

Green Star/Air Quality Policy Statement

Submittal Appendices