Casella recognizes sustainability leaders

Casella Waste Systems, a Rutland, Vermont-based regional solid waste, recycling and resource management company, has announced its annual Sustainability Leadership Awards honoring three organizations for their leadership in sustainability.

The Casella Sustainability Leadership Awards recognize partners and customers who exemplify excellence in working collaboratively to reduce waste, increase recycling and advance the circular economy.

“We are always excited to acknowledge and celebrate the sustainability achievements of these organizations each year. It’s an honor to work alongside these innovators and leaders, providing services to help them achieve their material sustainability goals.” says John W. Casella, chairman and CEO of Casella. “As our own sustainability journey evolves and continues forward, we are grateful to all our customers, who inspire us to continuously improve each day, and we look forward to honoring those who stand out in this manner each year.”

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2024 Casella Sustainability Leadership Award Winners include:

• Novolex, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based manufacturer of packaging products for multiple industries in the food service, delivery and carryout, food processor and industrial markets, was recognized for its recycling efforts. Last year, Casella worked with Novolex to recycle nearly 60,000 tons of postindustrial commodities. Novolex reports sourcing 47 percent of its raw materials from renewable, bio-based or PCR sources in 2023, has invested in clear easy-to-understand product recyclability labeling, and reported 84 percent of its applicable revenues in 2023 came from products that support a circular economy.
• Biddeford, Maine, was recognized for its strong commitment to recycling education and measures to reduce contamination in the recycling stream. The city works with Casella to educate community members through local events, curbside tagging and regular audits. From spring 2022 to fall 2023, the city reduced contamination by as much as 26 percent, proving the effectiveness and impact of their hard work and commitment to recycling.
• Phillips Academy, a college preparatory school located in Andover, Massachusetts, was recognized for its waste diversion efforts. The school serves more than 1,100 boarding and day students in grades 9-12 and has been a Casella customer and partner for 10 years. The school’s Climate Action Plan includes a goal to achieve 90 percent waste diversion by the year 2030. Casella and Phillips Academy have expanded programs on campus to capture compost, e-waste, universal waste, metal and wood. Additionally, a Green Move Out program successfully redirects reusable items to Goodwill.

Recognized organizations are highlighted on casella.com/sla, which features in depth stories from each of this year’s winners, as well as previous honorees.