Agenda 04/24/2012 Item # 4ECOLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.E.
4/24/2012 Item 4.E.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing and congratulating NCH North Naples Hospital
on receiving the WRAP award for its continued efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse,
recycling and environmental awareness. To be accepted by Michele Thoman, Chief Operating
Officer; Hill Madere, EVS Manager; and Brian P. Doyle, LEED GA, Engineering Mechanic.
Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 4/24/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
4/17/2012 8:41:32 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
4/17/2012 8:41:33 AM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 4/17/2012 11:56:16 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 4/17/2012 2:20:35 PM
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4/24/2012 Item 4.E.
PROCL AM A TION
W -CREAS, 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- fami ly residences for enhanced and
innovative recycling programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize NCH North Nap /es Hospital for contributing
to the greater good of Collier County by advocating the 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" and 6reen Hospital
messages to their customers, vendors and staff, thereby helping to prolong the usable life of the
Collier County Landfill; and,
WHEREAS, the NCH recycling, reuse, and source reduction program includes
• Placement of commingled recycling collection containers in all cafeteria food court areas, visitors
waiting lounge, nurses stations, break rooms, conference rooms, building maintenance areas, and
administration offices to collect more recyclable materials.
• Placement of secured. containers in all offices on every floor of the hospital to shred confidential papers
and documents. The shredded paper is recycled and represents 75 percent of NCH's recycled materials.
• Requiring vendors to take back pallets. Placing all hazardous materials, such as fluorescent bulbs,
rechargeable batteries and cell phones, and paint into secured containers for proper disposal. NCH has
a compactor for cardboard recycling and one 6-cubic yard recyc ling commingled dumpster to co/ %t
plastic, glass, and aluminum cans.
• Implementing a Green Team to promote waste reduction and recycling. NCH has recycled 500, 000
pounds in four months and the Green Team's goal for calendar year 2012 is to divert, reduce and
recycle 1 million pounds of materials.
WHEREAS, the WRAP award program includes a framed certificate, a trophy and space on the County's website
showcasing eco- friend /y business practices and recycling programs; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Solid Waste Management Department congratulates Michele Thoman, Chief Operating Officer;
Hill Madere, EVS Manager; Brian P. Doyle, LEEO 6A, Engineering Mechanic, the Green Team volunteers
and a// the staff of the NCH North Naples Hospital for their outstanding efforts to promote waste
reduction, reuse and recycling, promote environmental awareness, choosing renewable and sustainable
resources for their hospital, and setting a positive example for other hospitals. Their initiatives will
have a significant effect on sustaining the usable life of the Collier County Landfill and protecting the
environment.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th DAY of April, 2012,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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