Agenda 05/28/2019 Item # 4A (Proclamation - Naples Zoo)05/28/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Collier County Recycling Ordinance Number 2009-56, established
the Waste Reduction Awards Program (the WRAP award); and,
WHEREAS, the WRAP award recognizes businesses, institutions, and multi-family
residences for enhanced and innovative recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens contributes to the greater good of
Collier County by advocating the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” message,
thereby helping to prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill;
and,
WHEREAS, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, reuse and source reduction program
includes:
• Annual recycling of 880 cubic yards of plastic, glass, aluminum, paper
and cardboard.
• Guest benches in the zoo are constructed of recycled plastic lumber.
• Public trash and recycling containers are made from recycled plastic
milk containers.
• Recycled items such as cardboard tubes and boxes are used re-used
for animal enrichment.
• Many gift store items are made from recycled materials.
• Recycled paper products are used in the restrooms.
• Interpretive graphics are printed with water-based inks on recycled
content aluminum.
• Recycled or Forest Stewardship Council paper are used for printed
materials.
• Landscape debris is chipped/composted.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a plaque and space on the county’s
website showcasing eco-friendly business practices and recycling
programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division congratulates
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Garden’s, Director of Gardens and Grounds,
Danielle Green.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that we recognize
NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of May 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. WRAP Nomination Form (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 8992
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens as recipient of the
Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Award, for contributing to the greater good of Collier
County by advocating the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" message, thereby helping to prolong the usable life
of the Collier County Landfill. To be accepted by Danielle Green, Director of Gardens & Grounds,
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Meeting Date: 05/28/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/14/2019 2:47 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
05/14/2019 2:47 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 05/14/2019 3:08 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 05/17/2019 3:41 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/28/2019 9:00 AM
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