Rockwell Collins' facility in Coralville, Iowa was recognized at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference for the Most Significant Environmental Impact for All Projects Over a Three-Year Period (2005-2007). Specifically, the facility was cited for reducing its use of hazardous materials in manufacturing by 1.6 million pounds, reducing its carbon footprint for non-transportation energy use by 4,859 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, reducing its water use by 2.6 million gallons, and increasing its purchasing of recycled content paper from zero to 7,900 pounds in three years.

In addition, Rockwell Collins facilities in Manchester, Iowa and Decorah, Iowa were recognized for contributions to land and habitat restoration and environmental-friendly material procurement, respectively.

Performance Track is a national voluntary program sponsored by EPA to recognize and reward efforts by all sizes of public and private organizations, businesses and institutions for environmental performance that consistently exceeds regulatory requirements.

For a full list of winners, view the EPA Region 7 press release.