Zeftron nylon will launch the 2010 Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Awards on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. The awards are designed to recognize facility, architecture and design professionals who employ and utilize unique sustainable practices in three key areas: at work, at home and in their communities.  

“Zeftron nylon is proud to recognize the members of our industry who are providing leadership with their environmental practices,” said Tim Blount, Zeftron nylon’s business leader. “With Zeftron’s rich history of producing high performance, environmentally responsible yarn systems, we understand the importance of committing to sustainable practices through work and home. As industry professionals continue to employ solutions for the improvement of our environment, we commend them for their contributions with our annual Sustainable Practices Award.”

Entrants will have the chance to share their everyday environmental practices. Submissions will be judged on originality and innovation, and the best entries will be compiled for Zeftron nylon’s Best Practices and Green Tips, which is designed to be a resource for other professionals and will be made public at the end of the year.

Entry forms are available athttp://spa.zeftronnylon.comand may be submitted online. Entries will be accepted from April 22 to July 30. There is no cost to enter. The Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award is open to all facility, architecture and interior design professionals in the continental United States.

The winner of the Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award will be announced in September. They will receive recognition for their accomplishments and a grand prize donation in their name to an environmentally focused charity. The winner will also be highlighted in news announcements and featured prominently on the Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award website.