2009 Business Recycling Achievement Awards

 Awards given by Solid Waste Services

• Excellence in Recycling
• Outstanding Achievement - Business
• Outstanding Achievement - Individual

Excellence in Recycling

Awarded to businesses and organizations that recycled at least 50 percent of their waste generated in 2008.

1. 5635 Fishers Lane, Rockville: The recycling program for 5635 Fishers Lane in Rockville continues to excel. The tenants in this building recycled 50 percent of their waste generated in 2008.

2. 7900 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda: Recycling 70 percent of their waste in 2008, the tenants at 7900 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda show that they continue to care for the environment.

3. 9200, 9211, 9221 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville: The tenants located in these three buildings on Corporate Boulevard in Rockville recycled 52 percent of their waste in 2008, demonstrating that recycling works if we all do our part.

4. 9801 Washingtonian Office, Inc.: The tenants and management at 9801 Washingtonian Office have worked together to achieve a 54 percent recycling rate in 2008. To improve awareness among tenants, management sends out emails and reminders regarding the building’s recycling program and how the tenants can assist with the recycling efforts.

5. Bethesda Place: The tenants at Bethesda Place I and II, are well informed and actively participate in the recycling program at their building. Their property management includes the recycling procedures in their “Welcome Book” and sends periodic reminders to tenants to keep the program working.

6. BioReliance: BioReliance excels in their recycling efforts. In 2008, BioReliance recycled 58 percent of their waste. To ensure the program’s success, recycling bins are placed in strategic locations and recycling procedures are included as part of their orientation package.

7. The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.: The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. continues to demonstrate their excellence in recycling and commitment towards the environment by recycling 90 percent of their waste in 2008. The Bureau of National Affairs continues to recycle well above the County’s 50 percent recycling goal.

8. Calvert Group: Recycling 75 percent of their waste in 2008, the Calvert Group remains an environmentally committed company. Their recycling program started in 1984 and they have continuously worked to improve their recycling efforts by raising awareness among employees and recycling other materials such as cell phones, batteries and electronic items.

9. Capitol Cable & Technology, Inc.: As a small business, Capitol Cable and Technology has excelled in their recycling efforts. In 2008, they recycled 54 percent of their waste stream.

10. Discovery Communications: Discovery’s recycling programs stretch from paper and cardboard recycling, to electronic devices, batteries, and toner cartridges. Through their recycling campaign, Discovery Communications has been able to garner employee engagement, increasing their recycling rate to 85 percent in 2008.

11. EU Services: With a recycling rate of 93 percent, EU Services continues to excel in their recycling and waste reduction efforts. The company has added goals to their Environmental Policy to increase recycling and prevent pollution by reducing the amount of waste they generate.

12. Euro Motorcars: Euro Motorcars has placed a high emphasis on recycling and as a result achieved a 61 percent recycling rate in 2008. Additional materials recycled at their business include tires, motor oil and cleaning solvents.

13. General Conference Corporation of the Seventh-Day Adventists: Continuing to excel in their efforts, the General Conference Corporation of the Seventh-Day Adventists recycled 79 percent of their waste in 2008. They have completely eliminated Styrofoam products from their cafeteria and began a buying-recycled policy for their office supplies.

14. Howard Hughes Medical Institute: The Howard Hughes Medical Institute continues to excel in their recycling efforts. In 2008 they recycled 75 percent of their waste stream.

15. Hughes Network Systems, LLC: Recycling 54 percent of their waste in 2008, Hughes Network Systems continues to showcase its dedication to recycling.

16. The Humane Society of the United States: With a 63 percent recycling rate, the Humane Society of the United States is always looking for ways to improve and maximize their recycling efforts.  Since 2007, they have been holding their own recycling events to educate and encourage employees to recycle. They have also implemented several re-use stations for office and packing materials and have included recycling as part of their new employee orientation sessions.

17. The Izaak Walton League of America: The Izaak Walton League of America continues to emphasize the importance of recycling to its’ members. To assist in their recycling efforts, they involve the assistance of youth groups and achieved a recycling rate of 57 percent in 2008.

18. J. Craig Venter Institute: The J. Craig Venter Institute has made recycling a priority at their facilities in Montgomery County. Through their recycling efforts, they achieved a recycling rate of 50 percent in 2008.

19. Kensington Antique Village: Kensington Antique Village continues to improve their recycling efforts and recycled 50 percent of their waste in 2008, up from 32 percent in 2007.

20. Montgomery College: The management and staff at all three campuses at Montgomery College continually emphasize the importance of recycling. The college has placed recycling bins for students, faculty and staff at convenient locations throughout its campuses. Overall, the college achieved a recycling rate of 63 percent in 2008.

21. My Organic Market: With a recycling rate of 96 percent, My Organic Market has made recycling a part of their everyday operations. The store promotes reusable bags by applying discounts to customers who bring their own bags and currently offers battery, bottle cap, and compact fluorescent light bulb recycling as a service to all of their customers and employees.

22. Ourisman Honda: Ourisman Honda continues to improve their recycling efforts. In 2008, they achieved a 51 percent recycling rate, up from 43 percent in 2007.

23. R.A. Zimmerman and Sons - Burtonsville Store: At R.A. Zimmerman and Sons in Burtonsville, properly labeled recycling containers are placed conveniently to make recycling easy for employees. Through their recycling efforts, they successfully recycled well above the County’s 50 percent recycling goal in 2008.

24. Silver Spring Data Center: With a successful recycling program in place, the Silver Spring Data Center recycled 67 percent of their waste stream in 2008. Their recycling program also includes recycling additional materials such as electronics and computer equipment.

25. St. Martin of Tours Church and School: Another great example of private schools recycling in Montgomery County. St. Martin of Tours Church and School recycled over 51 percent of their waste stream in 2008.

26. United Therapeutics Corporation: With an active recycling program in place, United Therapeutics Corporation achieved a 63 percent recycling rate in 2008. In addition to recycling, they close the loop by purchasing paper towels and office supplies made with recycled content

Outstanding Achievement - Business

Awarded to businesses for their outstanding efforts in implementing or improving their recycling, waste reduction or buying recycled programs.

1. BAE Systems at 1601 Research Boulevard in Rockville: BAE Systems continues to improve their recycling efforts. In 2008, BAE Systems located at 1601 Research Boulevard achieved a recycling rate of 43 percent.

2. Brookfield Properties for Silver Spring Metro Plaza and Metro Plaza I: Brookfield Properties has improved the recycling program at Silver Spring Metro Plaza and Metro Plaza One. They have included recycling as part of their new tenant information package and implemented an electronics recycling program as well. To guarantee the success of their recycling efforts, management has trained its janitorial service and maintenance staff on proper recycling procedures.

3. Clark Office Building, LLC: At the Clark Office Building, tenants and management have a successful recycling program that encompasses awareness and convenience. Management sends periodic reminders to tenants and is always open to feedback from tenants on how to improve their recycling efforts.

4. Daly Computers, Inc.: With a voluntary material recycling rate well over the County’s recycling 50 percent goal, Daly Computers in Clarksburg has made a commitment to recycling. As an IT infrastructure provider, they recycle all of their defective and unused computer and electronic equipment and implemented waste reduction techniques such as reusing packing materials and making note pads from scratch paper.

5. Duffie Inc.: As the property management company for Capitol Beltway Buildings number One and Two and the Hillandale Shopping Center, Duffie Inc., has worked with their tenants to improve recycling efforts.  Staff is prompt to respond to tenant’s requests to improve recycling capacity and collection service and has recently made alterations to the building grounds to accommodate recycling containers for tenants.

6. Henry M. Jackson Foundation U.S. Military HIV Research Program: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation continues to excel in their recycling program. Their educational efforts include placing business recycling posters by each fax and copy center as well as in kitchen areas to remind and encourage employees to recycle.

7. McCormick Paints: As a company with a commitment to the environment, McCormick Paints conducts recycling orientations for its’ employees using posters and recycling brochures. Additionally, they have instituted recycling programs for other materials including pallets, paint drums, plastic bags and toner cartridges.

8. National Naval Medical Center: The National Naval Medical Center has supported Montgomery County’s recycling efforts throughout the years. They have worked with the County to improve their recycling efforts and constantly use outreach efforts to educate staff, employees, and visitors to the hospital.

9. The Nora School: Staff and students are committed to recycling at the Nora School. They have implemented a convenient and effective recycling program by placing recycling bins in all offices and classrooms as well as in the kitchen and hallways. Students receive reminders on a regular basis and are encouraged to participate through educational displays.

10. Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health: Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health continues to excel at their recycling efforts. By regularly educating staff and students they have managed to improve their recycling efforts and add new materials including fluorescent light bulbs and ink cartridges.

11. Scuderi Auto Body, Inc.: At Scuderi Auto Body, recycling is part of their green initiatives. They have trained their employees on their recycling procedures and everyone actively participates in their recycling efforts.

12. St. Elizabeth Church and School: St. Elizabeth Church and School has taken a proactive approach to their recycling program.  Labeled recycling bins are found in every classroom and office, and posters and signs are placed throughout the school to remind everyone about their recycling program.

13. Tastee Diner, Inc.: Since the inception of their commingled material recycling program in 2007, Tastee Diner has excelled in their recycling efforts. Employees are well informed and management is constantly looking for ways to improve their recycling efforts.

14. TW Perry - Chevy Chase Store: At TW Perry in Chevy Chase, every staff member contributes to the success of their recycling program. They have implemented waste reduction techniques that have reduced their waste significantly and have increased their recycling efforts by establishing a comprehensive program that includes other materials such as toner cartridges and computer equipment.

15. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: As a past award winner, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continues to improve their recycling efforts. They have recently purchased new recycling stations made with 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. They also continue outreach and education efforts to ensure full participation from management and employees.

16. Walter Reed Army Institute of Research: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has renewed its recycling efforts under the leadership of Mr. Matthew Robért. Through education and outreach, employees at this Walter Reed location are regularly informed of updates to their program and are encouraged to actively participate in their recycling efforts. Recycling training has become part of their new employee orientation process.

17. Whole Foods Market: Whole Foods Market has implemented an amazing recycling program by adding additional recycling containers and signs throughout their stores to increase convenience for employees, staff and customers. Their recycling efforts include a pioneer food composting program, environmental friendly packaging for some of their store items and a no-plastic bag policy which encourages customers to bring their own reusable bags to the store.

Outstanding Achievement- Individual

Awarded to individuals for their outstanding efforts in implementing or improving their recycling, waste reduction or buying recycled programs.

1. Ms. Ramona de la Peña (Peel Properties): As the property manager for Peel Properties, Ms. Ramona de la Peña has been a recycling advocate for Montgomery County. She has attended County-sponsored training workshops and seminars that have helped her to improve existing recycling programs at her properties and she works diligently to keep her tenants well-informed.

2. Mr. Robert Dornan (Tishman Speyer Properties): Mr. Robert Dornan has assisted his properties in meeting the County’s recycling requirements. He responds promptly to requests and is always willing to help Montgomery County achieve its recycling goals.

3. Ms. Ana Fannon (Washington Real Estate Investment Trust): Ms. Ana Fannon is constantly looking to make improvements to educate her tenants and monitor the recycling programs at the properties she manages. She has worked with Montgomery County to improve her recycling efforts and has made sure her tenants are informed about recycling requirements and updates.

4. Ms. Maria Fano (Alexandria Real Estate Equities): Ms. Maria Fano is a recycling advocate.  She has worked with Montgomery County to educate her tenants about recycling and regularly contacts our SORRT program for updates and compliance issues.

5. Mr. Arthur Koenig (OBA Bank): Mr. Arthur Koenig has been the engine behind OBA Bank’s recycling program. He constantly monitors data to improve their recycling efforts and sends periodic recycling reminders to employees.  Mr. Koenig continually encourages everyone to recycle and does not miss an opportunity to let everyone know the importance of recycling.

6. Ms. Brittany Limmer (Matan Property Management): As a property manager for Matan Properties, Ms. Brittany Limmer has helped improve her property’s recycling programs. She has worked with Montgomery County to coordinate educational events for her tenants and has included recycling information in their move-in packages. She has also attended County sponsored seminars to stay current on recycling requirements.

7. Julio Tamayo (The Home Depot, Store 2558): As the Receiving Manager for The Home Depot, store number 2558 in Silver Spring, Mr. Tamayo assisted in implementing their recycling program. He placed recycling containers inside for staff as well as outside for customers to use. He is very knowledgeable about the recycling program at The Home Depot and continues to serve as an educator for employees.

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