Backup Documents 02/24/2015 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
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, the Board of County Commissioners is p/eased to recognize Publix and its Store #1458 for
contributing to the greater goad of Collier County by advocating recycling, thereby he/ping to
prolong the usable life of the Collier County Landfill; and,
WHEREAS, the Publix recycling program includes
• Offering customers the in-store option of recycling of paper and plastic bags, plastic sleeves
from dry cleaning and newspapers, and shrink wrap.
• Recycling more than 220,500 tons of cardboard,' 4,100 tons of wax cardboard,' 3,650 tons of
mixed paper; and nearly 9 tons of mixed plastic in 2014.
• Being the first regional supermarket pharmacy to introduce prescription vials made from pre- and
post-consumer recycled PET plastic, allowing customers to recycle the vials by bringing them back
to their Publix Pharmacy. More than 6 million prescription vials have been recycled through this
program.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy, and space on the county's
website showcasing eco-friendly business practices and recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Department congratulates Mr. Scot Oehmigen,
Publix Store #1458 Manager; Kim Brunson, Publix Recycling and Solid Waste Program Manager;
and all Publix associates for their outstanding efforts to promote waste reduction and recycling,
and setting a positive example for other grocery and supermarket stores. Their initiatives will
have a significant effect on sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and protecting
the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proc/aimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that we
congratulate
PUBLIX
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24TH DAY of FEBRUARY, 2015.
_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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