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May 5, 2000
Battelle saved a total of $2.2 million dollars by pursuing an aggressive and comprehensive recycling program in 1999. In addition to financial savings, more than one million pounds of trash were diverted from landfills.
The efforts of some 2,000 staff members contributed to these grand totals for 1999. Employees recycled:
Battelle's recycling efforts were recognized May 3 when it received three Keep Columbus Beautiful awards at the group's 16th annual awards ceremony. Keep Columbus Beautiful is an organization that promotes recycling, litter prevention, beautification and neighborhood revitalization. It's an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national non-profit group dedicated to the same environmental causes.
Battelle, and its staff volunteer group Team Battelle, received one award for beautification efforts and another for education. In addition, Regina Kight, a master research technician at Battelle's West Jefferson office, received the Volunteer of the Year Award.
The Beautification Award (in the business category) recognizes Team Battelle's Rivers and Streams Beautification group for its efforts in planting and gardening, litter cleanup and other beautification activities.
The Education Award recognizes Battelle for its overall efforts in promoting recycling in the workplace and for buying recycled-content materials.
"We're honored to accept these awards that recognize dedication to improving the environment," said Frank Hood, Battelle Columbus Operations VP for Environment, Safety and Health. "It reflects well on the individual Battelle staff members who contribute a great deal of time and energy on environmental efforts. Also, it reflects well on all of the Battelle family for our stewardship to the environment."
Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, focuses on technology development and commercialization and product development. With 7,500 employees at more than 60 locations, Battelle develops technologies and products for industry and government. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion.
For more information on Battelle and its technology forecasts, visit Battelle's web site at www.battelle.org, or contact Katy Delaney, Media Relations manager, (614) 424-5544.
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