Consideration will be given to programs that show outstanding achievements in one or more of the following areas:

 

-- Recycling – Any efforts that exceed typical Act 101 requirements will be considered. This may include collection, processing, business and industry recycling or other recycling done by either public or private sector entities.

 

-- Composting/Organics – This could include unique feedstock, use, or marketing efforts as well as any other innovative practices or extraordinary performance resulting in the recovery of organic materials.

 

-- Public Education – Exceptional comprehensive educational outreach will be considered in this category, including but limited to websites, newsletters, radio spots, TV advertisements, and other related outreach or social marketing efforts.

 

-- Special Event Recycling – This would include exceptional recycling efforts at fairs, conferences, sporting events, or other public events or venues. It should include both public area and behind the scenes recycling by vendors or exhibitors.

 

-- Special Collections – Collection events or programs addressing electronics, sharps, medications, books, bulky wastes, hazardous wastes or materials not traditionally collected in curbside programs will be eligible. The amount of material, participation levels and long-term impact of the program should be significant.

 

-- Reuse – Unique reuse of clothing, furniture, building materials, electronics or other products will be considered in this category.

 

-- Environmental Rehabilitation – Any rehabilitation-related work with a recycling or litter or dumping cleanup component will qualify. This could include turning an illegal dump site into a reclaimed area, extensive use of recycled materials in a public area (such as ground-up tires in a playground area or reused cement or asphalt on walkways.

 

-- Recycling Innovations – This would include the utilization of a material typically perceived as a waste and turning it into a useable product or other unusual programs instituted by a business, institution, or government entity that utilizes traditional waste materials.

 

-- Waste Reduction – Comprehensive programs or campaigns that creatively or extensively reduce waste will be considered in the category.

 

-- Closing the Loop – Efforts that changed policy or significantly enhanced “buy recycled” initiatives or the use of recycled feed stocks in manufacturing or packaging will be eligible in this category.

 

The nomination form is available online.

 

Nominations should be emailed to the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania: prop@proprecycles.org.