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Alderson Green Team Honored by DEP

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CHARLESTON -

A group of individuals who have dedicated their time to promoting sustainability in Alderson was honored with an award from the state Department of Environmental Protection on Friday, May 25.  

Since early 2011, the Alderson Green Team has been developing the first ever recycling program for the town, helping numerous local businesses and non-profit organizations receive energy assessments from West Virginia University and starting the "Go Green Machine" organization at Alderson Elementary.

Appalachian Regional Commission Project Director Margaret Hambrick and Fritz Boettner of Downstream Strategies were in Charleston Friday to receive the award, which was presented by Secretary of the WV DEP, Randy C. Huffman.