Customer Success Stories

• Recycling Containers are Vital to Sustainable Convention Center Operations

  The Oregon Convention Center, located in downtown Portland, is a jewel of one of the nation’s most environmentally conscious cities. So it’s no surprise that sustainability is a top priority. In 2004, it was the first convention center to earn LEED® for Existing Buildings certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Full story

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• University unveils recycling program

  How can a small trashcan make a big impact on campus? As part of the campus-wide recycling program, organizers say the new trashcans can help divert 1.4 million pounds of waste from landfills in a five-year period and provide operational benefits for the University. The program launched on Earth Day and will roll out in full later this spring. Full story

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• Tim Hortons launches new "Cup-to-Tray" recycling program in Nova Scotia

  Over the past two years, Tim Hortons has been working with Scotia Recycling Limited to collect cups at all 156 traditional Tim Hortons restaurants across Nova Scotia and deliver them to Hantsport-based paper product manufacturer CKF Inc. Initially cups were blended with other waste papers and made into a variety of paper products, helping divert Tim Hortons cups from municipal landfills across the province. Now, Tim Hortons and CKF have established a process that converts the cups into take-out trays used at Tim Hortons restaurants and other products, effectively closing the loop on the company's hot beverage cup recycling process in Nova Scotia. Full story

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• Tiny Green Trash Can Helps Office Make Big Gains In Recycling

  Graybar, a leading North American distributor of electrical, communications, data networking and security products, has dramatically improved recycling rates and made significant cuts in waste disposal costs – thanks in part to a tiny trash can. Full story

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• Clean River Helps Lockheed Martin Increase Recycling and Composting

  In 2010, Lockheed Martin’s Space Systems Company (SSC) implemented a recycling and compost program at its facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program originated from a goal set in 2007 to reduce total waste to landfill by 25 percent by 2012, using 2007 as the baseline year. This initiative was implemented to support Lockheed Martin’s corporate philosophy that environmental stewardship is integral to the success of the company. Full story

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• Recycling Stations Have Immediate Impact

  PenEquity Realty Corporation, owner of large-scale entertainment centres in Canada, knew it needed to provide opportunities for patrons to recycle. Because these facilities are not enclosed malls, there is considerable outdoor foot traffic as people move between anchor entertainment and restaurants. Until recently, these properties only had stand-alone trash barrels at various outdoor locations. As a result, recyclables like bottles and cans were being thrown away. Full story

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• St. Andrew's College

  St. Andrew's College, a university-preparatory school for boys in grades 6 to 12 located in Aurora, Ont., focuses on academic achievement, leadership development and a healthy dose of environmental stewardship. In 2009 the school implemented a detailed and comprehensive environmental plan that includes recycling and composting collection stations from CleanRiver Recycling Solutions. Full story

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• “Sort it Right” - Public Spaces Recycling Adds to Whitby’s Diversion Program

  The Town of Whitby launched its “Sort it Right” waste minimization program at an event hosted at the end of June by Public Works Operational Services. Mayor Pat Perkins and Regional Councillor Don Mitchell unveiled the new bins sporting four compartments; one each for recyclable containers, recyclable papers, green bin organics and waste residue. Full story

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• Xcel Energy Center

  St. Paul, Minn., is in the forefront of a movement toward adapting more sustainable practices at large facilities like arenas and convention centers. In fact, it's exceeding ambitious goals of reducing trash by 50 percent and increasing its recycling rate to 50 percent in just two years. Full story

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• Direct Energy Centre

  Direct Energy Centre, situated at Toronto's Exhibition Place, is Canada’s largest facility for conventions, exhibitions and events. With more than one million square feet of convention space and millions of visitors – most of whom are in hurry-up mode – the Centre has implemented a highly successful recycling program. Full story

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