Gazzola Trillium Award

Gazzola Paving Asphalt Plant Trillium Video

The asphalt industry works hard to make itself a good neighbour and a steward of the environment and has made great strides in lowering emissions over the last 40 years, making black the new green.

In North America, from 1970 to 1999, annual production of hot-mix paving material has increased by more than 250 percent. However, during that time total emissions from asphalt plants have dropped by more than 97 percent.

OAPC is dedicated to assisting plant operators in maintaining and operating their plants in a manner that minimizes environmental impact.  In 2015 OHMPA came out with its 5th edition of Environmental Practices Guide.  This is an internationally recognized guide as various industry organizations in the U.S. have also adopted these guidelines. 

All HMA plants in Ontario must comply with these standards.

In 2002, OHMPA created the Trillium Award, which recognizes those plants that go above and beyond the already “gold” standard required by industry regulations.  The Trillium Award sets the standard by which all others are judged; good plant operators who are also good corporate citizens. Trillium Award applicants complete a rigorous assessment process to meet high standards in: 

Appearance 
Operations 
Environmental
Safety 
Community Relations 

Since 2002, 86 plants have earned the Trillium Award and 119 Trillium Awards have been recertified. Trillium awarded plants may recertify every three years. 

While other industries are just beginning to introduce eco certifications and “gold” standards, the hot mix asphalt industry has been way ahead of the curve, already meeting the strictest of guidelines.  When a plant earns a Trillium Award they are recognized as being the best of the best.  

Asphalt Pavement Alliance - Asphalt is the sustainable material for constructing pavements. 

http://www.asphaltroads.org/why-asphalt/environment/