business leadership recycling award | Giant eagle
Through its headquarters, supermarkets, fuel stations, and retail support centers, Giant Eagle recovered nearly 555 tons of mixed office paper and 42,000 tons of old corrugated containers (OCC) in 2008. Contributing to this effort in Giant Eagle’s corporately owned supermarkets was the company’s Utility and Recycling Initiative, created to engage and educate employees on increasing recycling volume and reducing energy use.
Bob Shea, AbitibiBowater (left) and Bob Garrity, Giant Eagle (right)
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Started as an OCC collection effort in 1972, the paper recycling program now includes education and outreach efforts such as signage, outreach to employees via the company intranet, and enlisting employees to track and support the program monthly. Providing further support, Giant Eagle has built long-term partnerships with its service vendors and with professional recycling organizations including the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania. Team member feedback, easily-accessible materials and resources, and corporate support have all been crucial to the growth and success of the program. |  |
