AFPA Recognizes Paper Recycling Programs

Paper association recognizes winners of its annual "Best Paper Recycling" Award.

The American Forest and Paper Association announced the winners of its 2002 Best Paper Recycling Awards contest.

The winners of this yearfs awards include the following:

œ The city of Austin (Texas) Solid Waste Services won the award for cities with more than 100,000 residents.

œ The Central Texas Recycling Association won in the nonprofit category.

œ The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Nashville, was recognized in the category for cities of less than 100,000 people.

œ Herndon High School, Herndon, Va., received top honors among schools and institutions.

œ Navy Whidbey Recycle, Oak Harbor, Wash., received the award for federal government agencies.

œ Virco Manufacturing Corp., Conway Division, Torrance, Calif., won for the best business program.

Winners in each of the categories, except federal facilities, will receive a $2,000 award.