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COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
Broadening Horizons Recycling is proud to announce that we now collect commercial paper and cardboard from the local business community. This service is customized to meet the individual needs of participating businesses.
For more information on rates and collection schedules, contact Cory Abbott at 256-3526, or e-mail: info@ganderrecycling.com.
AWARDS
Broadening Horizons has been formally recognized for the work the
program has done to preserve the local environment. On April 5,
2006, Broadening Horizons Recycling was given The Gander and Area
Chamber of Commerce Environmental Award during the 6th Annual Joe
and Clarice Goodyear Business Achievement Awards Gala.
The award is given to a local area business that has gone beyond
environmental compliance and demonstrated a commitment to improved
environmental performance of their business operations. The business
would have also contributed to local environmental awareness and/or
have developed partnerships with stakeholders to promote environmental
stewardship.
On June 5, 2006, Broadening Horizons Recycling was honored again
with a Provincial Environment Award in the Community Group or Organization
category. The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards Program
is a joint initiative of the Department of Environment and Conservation,
NLWI and MMSB.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards Program honors
our outstanding leaders in environment and conservation. The environmental
awards represent a public acknowledgment of the initiative, dedication,
and hard work that individuals, communities, schools and organizations
have put into caring for our environment and the wise use of our
natural heritage.
The environmental awards are presented to individuals and groups
who make an exceptional effort to create a healthier environment
and to help promote and encourage environmentally friendly practices.
Award winners also receive a $1,000 honorarium from MMSB to be used
to continue their environmental project or donated in their name
to an environmental organization or cause. Awards are presented
in seven categories.
Broadening Horizons Recycling Manager Cory Abbott accepts the Gander
and Area Chamber of Commerce Environmental Award from Lillian Decker
of Newfoundland Power, which sponsors the award.
Broadening Horizons Manager Cory Abbott (centre) accepts
the 2006 Provincial Environment Award from Clyde Jackman, Minister
of Environment and Conservation, and Shirley Fraize, President of
the Newfoundland and Labrador Women's Institute.
CELL PHONES and INKJET CARTRIDGES
Broadening Horizons Recycling has also expanded into other
areas of recycling. Broadening Horizons has partnered with the GreenFund
based out of Port Aux Basques to implement the recycling of cell
phones and inkjet printer cartridges.
Recently, a remanufacturing market has developed for empty printer
cartridges and used cell phones. Inkjet cartridges are being refilled
to meet a demand by a segment of consumers looking for a cheaper
printing solution. Used cell phones in working condition are being
resold at low cost to consumers in other countries or to certain
emergency services or needy groups.
The GreenFund supplies shipping and sale to wholesalers and Broadening
Horizons is reimbursed for items collected. Collection of cell phones
and inkjet printer cartridges will not be part of regular curbside
collections. Due to their delicate electronics they are easily damaged,
which prevents them from being collected at curbside. In order to
collect these items, drop-off centers have been established throughout
the community. Drop-off centers are located at:
DownEast Communications
College of the North Atlantic
VON Office - 177 Elizabeth Drive
VON Recycling Depot - Garrett Drive
VON Pre-Employment Program - 16 Bishop Street
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