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Off OF WINSTON-SALEM AND SARA LB WU KCYOINO AWARDS Residents of Winston-Salem have one more thing to brag about when talking about how an "award winning" recycling program! That's right. The City's ambitious and highly effective recycling^ programs have earned the top award this year from the North Carolina Recycling Association (NCRA). Salem has been implementing new recycling, composting, and public education programs to achieve a 25% waste reduction goal set by the State of North Carolina. The City's efforts, along with the help of residents and the business community have paid off. So far, we've seen a reduction in solid waste of more than 2 1 %. "The City of Winston-Salem was selected to receive this award because they've put into place an exemplary integrated solid waste management system, " says6 Steven Ihnot, the Chairman of the NCRA's Awards Committee. "The City used unique public education pro grams to involve the community as well." The City's recycling programs that have contrib uted to the 21% solid waste reduction include the RECYCLE TODAY curbside recycling pro gram, the recycling drop-off centers at Kroger Stores Ponestown and University) and the Hanes Mill Road Landfill, the Recycling Station on Silas Creek Parkway, the telephone book recycling program sponsored by Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful and the recycling of used motor oil and ? old appliances at the landfill. ^ ? ? And that's not all! The awards committee also ? took into account the City's other innovative ? waste reduction efforts, like EnviroFair (House- ? hold Hazardous Waste Disposal Day), the City's ? leaf composting program and the brush chip- ? ping operation which produces wood chips ? used for fuel. ? BUSINESS DID ITS PART Even though the City earned recognition for its recycling and reduction programs, "much of the waste reduction credit, however, goes to local business and industry/' said Kay Rogers, the RECYCLE TODAY coordinator. One local company received credit where credit was due. Sara Lee Corporation received top honors from the NCR A for its outstanding irv house recycling and waste reduction programs. "Winning the award is a great honor for Sara Lee Corporation/' said George Stilphen, mar keting manager for Sara Lee Direct. "It serves to remind usthatwe'redoing the rightthing for both the environment and the company. We're "com m itted to protecting and -enhancing the quality of the environment in which we live and work." Sara Lee is the 3rd recipient of this distinguished award. Two years ago, Planters LifeSavers was also recognized by the North Carolina Recy cling Association for its recycling efforts. Congratulations to all who've helped to make * our City and the workplace more earth friendly. Keep up the good work! INSIDE RECYCLE TODAY Home Composting A Compost Bins Earth Week Activities Litter Round-Up Day Yard Waste Cart Collection Program Neighborhood Participation Survey Results How Recycling Saves Energy A Reduces Pollution 5 Sci -Works Environmental Park A Sign Of The Times " Name Our Tree " Contest 7 Recycling Six-Pack Rings in Schools 7 Trash Trivia Quiz 8
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