International IPM Excellence Award. In March 2009, Green Shield Certified recieved an International IPM Excellence Award at 6th International IPM Symposium in Portland,Oregon. The award recognized Green Shield Certified's efforts to reduce potential human health risks and improve the economic benefits of IPM adoption.
2008 Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Champion. In December 2008, The IPM Institute of North America, Inc. (the operator of Green Shield Certified) received the US EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Champion Award. Named one of six "most dedicated environmental stewards," the IPM Institute was recognized for its efforts to improve the economic benefits associated with IPM adoption and reduce the risk to health and the environment.
Housing and Urban Development's "Green Incentives" Program. Green Shield Certified is one of two national certification programs that qualifies for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD)
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