Sustainability Summit 2014

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Zero Waste | Goodwill Industries Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc.

The Zero Waste Award recognizes a business or organization that has made a significant effort to reduce inputs, reduce waste, recycle and/or reuse by-products, and strive for a closed loop system in materials handling.Zero Waste is defined as a landfill diversion rate of 90%.

Service Provider of the Year | Verdis Group

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This award is presented to a service provider that delivers exemplary and innovative sustainable business services, including but not limited to recycling, composting, energy and resource conservation, renewable energy, take-back programs and general sustainability services. The recipient applies the highest possible standards for responsible resource management.

Commonwealth | Arbor Day Foundation

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The Commonwealth Award recognizes a business or organization that gives its time, talent and treasure to the community in which it operates in order to improve the natural environment, or health, welfare and common good of all stakeholders.

Sustainable Business of the Year | Becton Dickinson & Company in Columbus

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The Sustainable Business of the Year Award is presented to a business or organization with an active Green Team that incorporates holistic, sustainable best practices in Governance, Management, Purchasing, Energy, Waste, Facilities, Employees, Customers, Community, and/or Transportation.

The Green Team of the Year | University of Nebraska Medical Center’s LiveGreen

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The Green Team of the Year Award recognizes a highly-organized, mature green team with the capacity to sustain itself and engage employees. The team will have implemented a system to identify impacts, set goals, prioritize and implement projects, measure performance and review their processes.

The Member of the Year |Prairieland Dairy

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The Member of the Year Award is presented to a WasteCap member that has demonstrated loyal support for WasteCap Nebraska through participation in events, by volunteering time, treasure or talent, and by taking advantage of WasteCap member services. The award winner may be a business member or an individual member.