The Espoma Company receives environmental stewardship award

MILLVILLE, N.J.—Earlier this month, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection presented The Espoma Company with a certificate of Environmental Stewardship for its use of renewable energy.

The company recently implemented a solar energy installation covering nearly 43,000 sq. ft. of warehouse rooftops. The system produces over 700,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity -- enough to power over 60 homes for a full year, and save more than 1.4 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

The state recognized Espoma for its voluntary and proactive measures taken to ensure a sustainable future.

“We are deeply gratified to receive this recognition” said Espoma vice president Jeremy Brunner. “As a company built on natural and organic gardening products, we feel we should be setting an example for others in the area of environmental stewardship” Brunner continued.

The Espoma Company is a fourth generation, family-owned business. It offers a complete selection of natural plant foods, lawn foods, control products, and potting mixes that are available nationwide. For additional information, visit www.espoma.com.