Nominations Open For Los Alamos County Business Recycler Of The Year Award

COUNTY News:

Do you know of a local business that goes above and beyond when it comes to recycling?

Los Alamos County Environmental Services is calling for nominations for the second annual Business Recycler of the Year Award. The contest is open to Los Alamos County businesses of all sizes. Nominate your own businesses, your employer, or your favorite local sustainable retailer/restaurant. Send the business name and a brief description explaining the nomination to angelica.gurule@lacnm.us

Recycling is a big step businesses can take to create a more sustainable operation, but it can take a little extra thought and effort. The County wants to recognize those businesses who are committing the necessary resources to waste reduction and recycling.

The Business Recycler of the Year Award is a great avenue to promote recycling in the business community and get more businesses participating in the program. The County recently lowered the fees associated with business recycling and expanded the recycling program to include many more acceptable items. Recycling conserves resources, protects the environment and results in cost savings.

The nomination period will be open until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board and Environmental Services staff will judge entries and narrow them down to the top three finalists. The finalists will then be asked to provide further details about their recycling program. This information will then be published on the Environmental Services webpage and in the local media, and the public will vote to select the 2014 Los Alamos County Business Recycler of the Year.

Voting will officially open Nov. 24 and close Dec. 8. The winner will be announced at a Los Alamos County Council meeting and the winner will be publicized in the local Monitor and Los Alamos Daily Post. 

For more information about the contest, contact Angelica Gurule at 505.662.8383 or angelica.gurule@lacnm.us. Visit the Los Alamos County Environmental Services webpage at www.losalamosnm.us/gogreen for more information on waste and recycling services.

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