Agenda 09/25/2012 Item # 4C PROCLAMATION 9/25/2012 Item 4.C.
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009-56 established the Waste Reduction Awards Program
(the WRAP award); and,
REAS, the WRAP award recognizes businesses, institutions, and multi-family residences for enhanced and innovative
recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is p/eased to recognize Arthrex, Inc., for contributing to the greater
good of Collier County by conducting business in an environmentally friendly manner, and promoting their green
po licy and the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"messages through corporate management and staff, thereby helping
to prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill; and,
WHEREAS, the Arthrex, Inc. recycling, reuse, and source reduction program includes:
• Recycling all paper, plastic, glass, light bulbs and electronics. Placement of recycling collection containers for
all recycling items in conveniently located areas.
• Reducing waste by providing each new employee with an Arthrex Tervis Tumbler to encourage the limited use
of disposable cups throughout its facilities. Purchasing preference of all-natural or biodegradable cleaning
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materials reducing environmental risks.
• Implementing the chip spinning machine program, that separates chips (i.e., steel, titanium, and aluminum),
and capturing and reusing over 350 gallons of oil, then sending the remaining chips to be recycled.
• Installing motion-sensor light switches in all offices and adding high-tech, efficiency lighting to 50Z of
manufacturing facilities, significantly reducing energy consumption and heat load.
• Implementing the lunch container program to promote recycling and reduce waste. The cafeteria serves over
700 lunches per day and the container recycling program collects over 500 clean containers daily to be sent
out for recycling.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy and space on the county's website
showcasing environmentally sustainable business practices and recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Department congratulates Michael Dock, CSP, EHS Manager,
Rick Novak, Machine Operator and Green Team Leader, the Environmental Team volunteers, and all the staff
of Arthrex for their outstanding efforts to endorse reuse and recycling. "The Arthrex Green Team"
promotes waste reduction in all product development stages, product sales, and corporate facilities having a
significant effect on sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and protecting the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that we congratulate
ARTHREX, INC.
for its continued contributions and efforts in recycling and for its Green Policy mission.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th DAY of September, 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
=ST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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9/25/2012 Item 4.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing and congratulating Arthrex, Inc, on receiving
the WRAP award for its continued efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling and
environmental awareness. To be accepted by Michael Dock, CSP, EHS Manager and Rick Novak,
Machine Operator and Green Team Leader. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 9/25/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
9/17/2012 8:56:08 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
9/17/2012 8:56:10 AM
Approved By
Name: Mitchelllan
Title: Executive Manager,BCC
Date: 9/17/2012 3:57:18 PM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO
Date: 9/18/2012 9:56:30 AM
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