Global Recycling Foundation calls for nominations

The Global Recycling Foundation, London, is launching its global recycling heroes competition ahead of  Global Recycling Day, which will take place on March 18. Recycling heroes can be people, groups or organizations that are championing innovative recycling practices and habits around the world, the foundation says in a news release.

If you know a recycling hero or if you are a recycling hero yourself, the Global Recycling Foundation wants you to submit a nomination. Details of the competition can be found here. The competition is accepting nominations until March 8.

Recycling heroes will come from the following regions: North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa and Australasia. Each of the 10 winners will receive a $1,000 prize to contribute to their recycling initiative and winners will be publicized by the Global Recycling Foundation during 2020, promoting their good work to audiences across the world.

“The last decade has been the hottest on record, and we are now facing a climate emergency of unparalleled proportions,” says Ranjit Baxi, founding president of the Global Recycling Foundation, who will announce the winners of the competitions on Global Recycling Day. “If we don’t work together to make significant and rapid changes, we are going to see continued rising global temperatures, melting of ice caps, continents on fire and rapid deforestation.

“Whether we are the humblest individual or the greatest leader, the responsible use of the materials around us, and the championing of recycled goods from the plastics in our home to the metals in our buildings, is a global concern. By shining a light on unsung recycling heroes all over the world, the Global Recycling Foundation aims to show just how much impact individuals, communities and businesses can have."