IBWA Endorses Recycling Program

Posted by Andrew on 17 June 2010 | 0 Comments

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The International Bottled Water Association recently announced it will endorse a new recycling program aimed at managing waste in US communities by encouraging cooperation between consumer product companies and local governments.

On 11 June 2010, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) board of directors endorsed a framework for a ‘Material Recovery Program' that can serve as the blueprint for local communities to increase recycling through the support and participation of all stakeholders.

According to Joseph K Doss, IBWA president and CEO, "The Material Recovery Program framework will assist in developing new, comprehensive solutions to help manage solid waste in communities in the US by having all consumer product companies work together with state and local governments to improve recycling and waste collection efforts."

IBWA's Material Recovery Program framework supports state-authorised public/private corporations that:

Establish in each community specific recycling goals to increase recycling access and rates.

Generate revenue for grants from annual consumer product company producer responsibility fees and local/state government contributions.

Fund local government recycling infrastructure improvements and consumer education programmes.

Dissolve when local recycling goals have been met.

The IBWA is a strong supporter of recycling, which plays a critical role in reducing waste and reusing valuable packaging materials.

The company believes that increasing the recycling rates for all consumer products and packaging should be a top priority for all companies whose product or packaging is ultimately discarded.

 Source: http://www.foodbev.com/news/bottled-water-industry-to-establish-recycling-initiative

Lets hope that the IBWA is successful in helping this program get up and running. Anything we can do to encourage recycling and protect the environment is well worth our time and effort, and it's good to see that the IBWA recognizes a great opportunity.