Brewer Science Receives 2006 AF&PA Business Leadership Recycling Award

Brewer Science, Inc. of Rolla, Missouri, has been recognized for its exceptional paper business recycling program, receiving the 2006 AF&PA Business Leadership Recycling Award in the large business category. With over 150 employees, Brewer Science has made significant strides in reducing waste, recovering over 15 tons of paper and 55 tons of cardboard for recycling in 2005. The company's successful program has also led to a 32 percent drop in waste disposal costs per employee since its inception. By sharing their recycling efforts with the local community and partnering with the University of Missouri-Rolla to host Earth Day activities, Brewer Science is a true leader in environmental sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

• Brewer Science, Inc. received the 2006 AF&PA Business Leadership Recycling Award in the large business category for their outstanding paper business recycling program.
• The company recovered over 70 tons of recyclable materials (15 tons of paper and 55 tons of cardboard) in 2005 through their desk-side recycling centers.
• The cost of waste disposal per employee dropped 32 percent since the initiation of the recycling program.
• Brewer Science has partnered with the University of Missouri-Rolla to host community events and promote recycling education.
• The company has made presentations on their recycling program at local events, including the Chamber of Commerce, hospital, and schools.
• The AF&PA Recycling Awards were established to recognize individual, business, community, and school paper recycling efforts.
• The paper industry aims to recover 55 percent of consumed paper by 2012, a goal that relies on continued efforts from Americans who recycle.
• The industry has already achieved a record-high 51.5 percent recovery rate in 2005.

Statistics:

• 15 tons of paper and 55 tons of cardboard were recovered for recycling by Brewer Science in 2005.
• The cost of waste disposal per employee has dropped 32 percent since the inception of the recycling program.
• 70 tons of recyclable materials were recovered by Brewer Science in 2005.
• The AF&PA Recycling Awards recognized Brewer Science and other recipients in 2006.
• 51.5% of paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling in 2005.
• The paper industry aims to recover 55% of consumed paper by 2012.

Sources:

• AF&PA (American Forest & Paper Association)
• Brewer Science, Inc.
• www.paperrecycles.org
• www.brewerscience.com
• www.afandpa.org
• www.paperecycles.org