(NAPSA)—If you know anindi- vidual, a business, a community or a school that has an exceptional recycling program, you may want to nominate them for an award. The 2006 American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards recognize outstanding efforts to encourage and promote increased paper recovery. Award winners receive a monetary prize and original framed artwork, and also gain local and national media attention for their programs. The awards program is part of the paper industry’s continuing efforts to achieve its aggressive goal to recover 55 percent of all paper consumed in the U.S. by 2012. While it is well on its way— having reached an all-time high of 50 percent recovery in 2003— While recycling offers its own rewards, you may want to nominate an outstanding recycler for AF&PA’s Recycling Awards. thereis still much workto be done. Awards will be given in thefollowing areas: The Ed Hurley Memorial Paper Recycling Award recognizes an individual who has had significant and positive influence in cling Awards recognize communities that have successfully implemented paper recovery and recycling programs, which can serve as role models for other cities. Awards will be given to a community (city or county) of more than uals in the private or public sector who havesignificantly influenced and improved paperrecycling in munity of fewer than 100,000. The AF&PA School Recycling Awards recognize schools with effective and reproducible programs that educate students about the importance of paper recycling. Awards will be given in two sepa- advancing paperrecycling. Individ- their community or organization are encouragedto apply. The AF&PA Business Leadership Recycling Awards recognize businesses that have effectively increased paper recovery in the workplace through educational, innovative and cost-effective pro- grams and partnerships. Awards will be given in two separate categories: a large business (more than 150 employees) and a small business (fewer than 150 employees). The AF&PA Community Recy- 100,000 residents and to a com- rate categories: a classroom recy- cling program and a school-wide recycling program. Visit www.paperrecycles.org for award applications and criteria and to learn about the 2005 award-winning programs. Applications for the 2006 AF&PA Recycling Awards must be submitted by Friday, February 17, 2006.
