Atlanta-based Call2Recycle, a North American consumer battery recycling program, was one of four companies honored by the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) during the organization’s Arrow Awards ceremony held in Oakland, Calif., at the California Resource Recovery Association’s 36th annual conference.
From left: Carl Smith of Call2Recycle and Kevin Hendrick of CPSC.Call2Recycle was honored with the Bow and Arrow Award for Coalition Building for its efforts in bringing together companies to create opportunities and innovations that drive the sustainability movement.
“Our participants and stakeholders are responsible for the Call2Recycle program receiving this prestigious award,” said Carl Smith, CEO and president of Call2Recycle. “Thanks to them, the Call2Recycle battery and cell phone recycling program is able to illustrate the success a voluntary product stewardship program can achieve.”
Armstrong Ceiling Systems, No-Toil and Shaw Industries also received statewide recognition for product take-back, system design and innovation and overall excellence in product stewardship.
“We are so pleased to spotlight the contributions of these businesses and organizations that are truly product-stewardship stars in California,” said Heidi Sanborn, executive director of the California Production Stewardship Council.
A complete list of honorees, including Honorable Mention recipients, is available at http://calpsc.org/awards/2012-winners.html.
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