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Shaw Receives Seventh Consecutive California Waste Reduction Award

Published by fnever on December 17th, 2011 - in Commercial


Dalton, (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

4 Group, facilities in have been recognized by the Awards Program (WRAP) for the seventh consecutive year. The awards are designed to recognize the leadership of corporations and organizations with highly productive waste-to-landfill reduction initiatives.

?Earning recognition from CalRecycle by of the WRAP awards for seven straight years is a excellent honor,? said Shaw Vice President of Sustainability Paul Murray. ?It is also a source of motivation for us to continue seeking out new opportunities and channels to further minimize waste at these facilities and all Shaw facilities ? as nicely as to function to improve our existing processes.?

The four California facilities, which support manufacturing for the Shaw Tuftex brand, regularly serve as examples of the company?s commitment to Sustainability by way of Innovation ? the Shaw Green Edge, Murray added. ?From Zero Waste to Landfill status to demonstrating very best practices for water conservation and efficiency, these facilities continue to support us raise the bar on the environmental responsibility of all our operations,? he said.

According to Jim Cusick, director of manufacturing for the Tuftex division, the facilities diverted a combined total of 8.five million pounds of waste from landfill (3.8 million lbs reused and 4.7 million lbs recycled), generating more than $ 1.3 million in landfill, waste reduction and reuse fees in the method. ?Lowering and eliminating waste from our operations is a basic component of the way we function,? Cusick mentioned. ?We are proud to serve as an example of how environmentally responsible practices can assist enhance overall operational and company practices.?

?This year?s WRAP winners are evidence that businesses and organizations of all sizes are achieving significant waste reduction and recycling goals, all although helping defend the environment and preserve our natural resources,? stated CalRecycle director Caroll Mortensen.

CalRecycle (http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov) is the state?s leading authority on recycling, waste reduction and product reuse, playing an crucial role in the stewardship of California?s vast resources, and promoting innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability. This year?s WRAP award winners diverted a combined two.3 million tons of material from landfills ? an approximate $ 200 million in expense savings.

About Shaw Industries

Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., is the world’s largest carpet manufacturer and a top floor covering provider with far more than $ four billion in annual sales and around 24,000 associates. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., the company manufactures and distributes carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate and ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications worldwide. A recognized leader in environmental stewardship, Shaw has implemented hundreds of sustainability initiatives and cradle-to-cradle style solutions, collectively termed the Shaw Green Edge. For a lot more details, visit http://www.shawgreenedge.com.

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Celebrity Presenters Join The Fourth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards And Celebrate a Productive, Organized Nation

Published by fnever on September 4th, 2011 - in Conferences

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2009

The entertainment industry is not the only group walking down the red and celebrating their own this Hollywood Awards’ season. This Friday, organizers along with will convene in Los Angeles to celebrate the “organizing of America” at the Los Angeles Organizing Awards (http://www.organizingawards.com).

The Fourth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards announces the of celebrity presenters for the January 30th gala, to be held at the Boulevard in Bel Air, . Scheduled to appear contain actor Christopher Knight, “The Brady Bunch,” VH1′s “My Fair Brady” Sam Saboura, “Extreme Makeover” Gia Russo and Jodie Watson, “Genuine Basic. Genuine Life.” , “Dr. Phil” Linda Koopersmith, “Clean House” Monica Ricci, “MISSION: Organization,” amongst others.

Stand-up comedian Hal Sparks, former host of “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Tv and star of the acclaimed Showtime series “Queer As Folk,” will host the event. Sparks has utilized the services of a specialist organizer and will share his experiences in his humorous . The event is produced and presented by the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Expert Organizers and Office Depot (http://www.officedepot.com).

The Organizing Awards honor the very best in the organizing market, including professional organizers who set the regular for residence and company productivity, and the items and services that help buyers and businesses organize almost everything from info to time management and control habits that lead to clutter and chaos. The public is invited to attend. Individual tickets to the Awards are available to the general public and can be bought on-line at http://www.organizingawards.com.

A lot more than 1,500 people across the United States voted in 20 categories more than a three month period October 31 through December 31, 2008. The best three finalists are invited to attend the ceremony with recipients announced onstage by “celebrity” presenters. The red carpet gala event is a celebration and the culmination of national “Get Organized Month,” which is every January. A list of finalists and web links are offered online at http://www.organizingawards.com.

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