Sun Printing honored for waste reduction
Monday, November 23, 2009Orangeburg-based Sun Printing received an honorable mention for its waste reduction and recycling efforts while Santee Cooper was named the Recycler of the Year.
The recognitions were presented by the South Carolina Recycling Market Development Advisory Council and the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
The organizations recognized the achievements of recycling businesses for their impact on South Carolina’s environment, communities and economy.
During fiscal year 2009, Santee Cooper recycled over 970,000 tons of materials.
The calculated goal is based on the quantities recycled, carpooling miles saved, landfill gas and solar generation. Santee Cooper’s Give Oil for Energy Program began in 1990 and has more than 450 do-it-yourself collection sites.
The forum provided information on South Carolina’s Recycling Industry Group, business reporting, recycling markets and featured presentations by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Carolina Recycling Association and the Southeast Recycling Development Council.
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