What role does NRDC play in the USTA’s work?
Lehner: NRDC has been very active in guiding the USTA’s work and serving as an expert resource as they make this transition. We’ve had a lot of experience in this field and are here to offer ideas and provide assistance as the USTA moves deeper into this new world of greening. But make no mistake – this effort is something the USTA is leading; it is a project they have taken on themselves and they’re the ones making the changes. What are the environmental benefits of the USTA’s efforts? Lehner: The benefits are countless – from significant energy savings to waste reduction. Saving energy reduces air pollution and global warming; recycling paper and buying paper with recycled content saves trees, saves water and energy, reduces water pollution, and reduces global warming pollution. No stone has been left unturned in their sustainability evaluation. They have endeavored to overhaul the way they have traditionally done business and actively sought out a multitude of opportunities to make
