NORA - Association of Responsible Recyclers

EPA Signs Final Definition of Solid Waste Rule - Fact Sheet on NORA Website

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NORA has learned that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator signed on Tuesday the "Final Definition of Solid Waste Rule". According to EPA, the rule will encourage the safe and beneficial recycling of hazardous secondary materials. The new rule streamlines the regulation of these materials while limiting the streamlined requirements tospecific, legitimate recycling activities.

The rule should be published in the Federal Register within the next two weeks.

NORA's experts are thoroughtly reviewing the final rule and wiill provide a complete analysis at the 2008 NORA Conference.

For your convenience, NORA has posted a fact sheet about the Final Rule on the NORA website by clicking here.

More information on the rule is available on the web at: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/dsw/rulemaking.htm

9-Oct-08 9:00 AM

NORA Member Offers Assistance To Those Effected by Hurricaine Ike

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

NORA has many members in and around the Houston area that have been impacted by Hurricaine Ike. The reports we have heard so far is that our members are beginning the process to get up and running again.

A NORA member, Hill Manufacturing, has offered assistance to our members in the Houston area. Hill Manufacturing has offered to ship products at no charge to NORA members in the Houston area to help get your businesses up and running.

Hill Manufacturing makes over 4000 products, such as janitorial supplies, deodorants, degreasers, insecticides, de-emulsifiers, water treatment chemicals, solvents etc. .For details, contact Paul Godfrey at 864-616-6849 or email paghill1@yahoo.com.

NORA thanks Hill Manufacturing on behalf of our members for this generous offer.

If you are a NORA member in the Houston area and have a report on the status of your business, please send it to sparker@noranews.org.

16-Sep-08 8:00 AM

In the News: NORA Member Lube Stop Announces EcoGuard Oil Change Service Offering

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Berea, Ohio, May 5, 2008 – The Lube Stop, Inc. (Lube Stop), Northeast Ohio’s largest independently owned quick oil change company, today announced the addition of the EcoGuard oil change service to its existing conventional, high mileage, and full synthetic oil change services. The EcoGuard service uses Lyden Oil Company’s ProGuard ECO Motor Oil made from re-refined base oil stocks that meets or exceeds all manufacturer requirements and current ILSAC, API and U.S. Military certifications. Lube Stop is the only quick oil change company in Northeast Ohio and one of the first in the United States to actively promote a more sustainable oil change service using re-refined motor oils.

The use of re-refined motor oil benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas and heavy metal emissions caused by burning used oil as fuel, reusing existing base oil supplies and preventing the improper disposal of used motor oil. According to the U.S. EPA, 42 gallons of crude oil yield the same amount of lubricant as one gallon of used oil. Re-refining is the highest use for used motor oil and is recommended by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy.

The re-refining process separates base oil from the depleted additives and contaminants found in used motor oil. The reclaimed base oil is further re-refined into a state-of-the-art Group II+ base oil then blended with a new additive package, resulting in a dual-refined, “upcycled” product that meets or exceeds ILSAC GF-4 and API “SM” certifications. ILSAC and API certified re-refined motor oil is approved for use by all major auto manufacturers, including Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and VW and is covered under new vehicle warranties.

“Our ProGuard ECO Motor Oil utilizes high quality re-refined base oils that are combined with premium additives to create a fully certified, high-performance motor oil,” said Breen Lyden, president and CEO of Lyden Oil Company. “Re-refining motor oil is a much better way to protect the environment and our economy by reducing heavy metal emissions, greenhouse gasses, and our dependence on foreign oil.”

The U.S. federal government, including the U.S. Military, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, CIA, and FBI, adopted the use of re-refined motor oil in 1998 when it was mandated by President Bill Clinton as Executive Order 13101, section 507. The EcoGuard service should help Lube Stop secure more business from the 1,200 GSA fleet vehicles operating in Northeast Ohio by making a competitively priced re-refined oil change service widely available in the market. Re-refined motor oil has also been adopted and mandated by several state governments, including California, Indiana, New York and Pennsylvania.

“Given the capabilities of today’s re-refining technologies, the broad adoption and use of re-refined motor oil is long overdue,” said Tom Morley, president of Lube Stop. “Our EcoGuard oil change is a more sustainable service that helps the environment, helps differentiate Lube Stop and furthers our mission to become a more sustainable business. I don’t mind if competitors copy us on this one given the positive implications it will have for the environment.”

Lube Stop Pursuing a “Closed-Loop” Service
Lube Stop has recently partnered with Columbus-based Heartland Petroleum who will collect Lube Stop’s used motor oil. Heartland is completing the construction of the first oil re-refinery in Ohio and only the fifth such facility in North America. Once completed, Heartland will re-refine used oil, including oil from Lube Stop, to create 15 million gallons of Group II+ base oil stocks annually. Those base stocks will be used to blend more re-refined motor oil, ultimately creating a “closed-loop” system among Lube Stop, its suppliers and customers. The result is a more sustainable service that conserves natural resources, reduces emissions and prevents environmental contamination.

Pricing and Availability
The price of the EcoGuard oil change service will be $36.99 and is immediately available at all Lube Stop locations in 5W30 and 5W20 viscosities. A 10W30 viscosity will not be offered. The concept for the service was born out of Lube Stop’s Sustainability Program, an ongoing program focused on reducing the company’s ecological footprint and improving the communities in which it operates. Additional details on how Lube Stop is working to help the environment in Northeast Ohio and beyond can be found in the ENVIRONMENT section of LubeStop.com.

About Lyden Oil Company
Lyden Oil Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. The company carries a full product line of high-quality lubricants from several major suppliers as well as its own ProGuard brands. Lyden addresses every aspect of the lubrication supply chain including quality product, competitive prices and on-time delivery schedules all to ensure customers always have inventory.

About The Heartland Group
Heartland Petroleum originated as a petroleum recycling company in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. Heartland Petroleum believes conservation and recycling of our natural resources is a necessity for the United States. The company’s mission is to produce the finest quality industrial burner fuel available, and to serve customers with the very best recycling alternatives for industrial and commercial generators of used oil products. Heartland Petroleum currently recycles approximately 15 million gallons of used oil annually and has founded the Heartland Refinery Group, LLC, which will operate the first re-refinery in the state of Ohio. The Heartland Refinery is the fifth such facility in North America in 2008 to process and hydrotreat used oil back to ‘virgin grade’ base oil.

About The Lube Stop, Inc.
Founded in 1985, The Lube Stop, Inc. (Lube Stop) is the largest locally owned quick oil change company in Northeast Ohio with 37 locations in the Cleveland and Akron-Canton areas. Every month over 30,000 customers choose Lube Stop for a 20-Point Expert Oil Change without making an appointment. Lube Stop is one of the first companies in the industry to implement a formal sustainability program aimed at reducing the company’s ecological impact. Every year, Lube Stop recycles over 400,000 gallons of motor oil, over 30,000 gallons of anti-freeze, and voluntarily recycles hundreds of thousands of oil filters.

10-Jul-08 9:00 AM

In the News: Kevin Harvick and Pennzoil to Launch National "Clean Change Campaign"

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX - On July 3, 2008, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick waved the green flag, kicking off the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign -- a nationwide campaign encouraging do-it-yourself oil changers to properly clean-up by recycling their used oil and pledge to maintain a clean environment. The kick-off event took place in Daytona in the midst of all of the pre-race excitement at a local Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express.

"Each week when I step out of the No. 29 car after the race is finished, the first thing I reach for is water," said Harvick. "I know first-hand how important clean water is to our health. I'm proud to be teaming up with Pennzoil to help our water stay clean and promote steps we can all take to help protect our environment."

The root of the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign is a pledge that Do-It-Yourself oil changers are encouraged to make to commit to staying clean by continuing to properly recycle used motor oil. Consumers can visit the campaign web site http://www.cleanchange.org to make the pledge, test their environmental prowess with a challenging quiz, and easily locate the
certified used oil recycling facility nearest them.

"We know that Pennzoil motor oil helps clean up sludge in engines, so helping keep America's drinking water clean by promoting used oil recycling seemed an appropriate way for us to make a difference," says Kris Hull, Pennzoil Brand Manager. "We thank Wal-Mart for helping us implement this campaign around the country and do our part to help the environment."

For more information on the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign, visit
http://www.cleanchange.org.

10-Jul-08 9:00 AM

In the News: Students Mount Slick Campaign

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Canada - Two university students are on a mission to spread oil-recycling awareness across B.C. this summer.

As Ambassadors of the B.C. Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), Amy Cheung and Linnaea Wiseman, both Communications students at SFU, are helping spread the word about proper oil recycling, informing residents of Chilliwack about the 15 registered recycling facilities locally and the general public about the 520 facilities taking part province-wide.

"One litre of oil can contaminate one millions litres of our fresh water." Cheung said. "Our goal is to let people know that there is an easy and proper way to recycle used oil."

Their message has obviously been getting across as oil recovery in B.C. rose from 53 to 70 per cent in 2007, despite the B.C. Used Oil Ambassador program launching just its third campaign.

The BCUOMA was formed in 2003, in response to a government recycling regulation clamping down on excessive amounts of used oil and oil products ending up in landfills.

Since then the not-for-profit organization, comprised of over 160 representatives from wholesalers of lubricating oil products, has been funded through a five-cent levy per litre placed on every consumer purchase of used oil materials (lubricating oil, oil containers and filters) as part of the Environmental Handling Charge.

"We pay for the levy (as citizens) so it's in our best interest to take part and recycle," Wiseman said. "Oil gets into our streams, rivers--our own water supply everyday. It's important that we are aware about the things we can do to help prevent this."

The two co-op students will be traveling around in their eco-friendly vehicle for the next three months talking to regional district officials, waste management officers and solid waste coordinators about initiatives and possible solutions for proper oil recycling.

To see the list of registered used oil recycling facilities in Chilliwack visit www.usedoilrecycling.com.

Published: Friday, June 27, 2008

10-Jul-08 8:00 AM

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates Offers New Natural Line of Absorbent

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates announces the availability of a new natural line of absorbent.

An eco-friendly line of absorbent pads made of natural plant by-products, and featuring woven construction, has been introduced by Oil Eater. Designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace, they help companies to meet OSHA and EPA requirements.

The line includes Oil Only Pads and Rolls, Universal Pads and Rolls and Absorbent Socks.

The pads will absorb up to 20 percent more than melt blown polypropylene pads, yet cost less. All are available in a variety of weights and finishes.

Product sizes range from 16-inches x 18-inches to 28-inches by 150-ft. rolls. Weights include light, medium and heavy.

Applications include production lines, industrial and maintenance facility floors, loading docks, paint shop floors and others.

Oil Only products soak up oil yet repel water. Universal products soak up oil, water and other liquids. Absorbent Socks control larger spills and protect drains.

For information, visit http://www.oileater.com or call Warren Gortze 1-508-428-6282 or email eragortze@comcast.net for a free sample and don’t forget to ask for a free sample of our OIL Eater Cleaner/Degreaser a high powered waterbased cleaner that is non corrosive, non toxic, non hazardous and is guaranteed to clean carbon, oil, sludge,and dirt from tanks, floors, drums, concrete, asphalt, equipment, housings, bearings, shafts and much more.

28-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Uk Calls for Changes in Waste Oil Protocol

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Attempts to cut the red tape governing recycled waste vegetable oil have been broadly welcomed by Europe's largest environmental technology trade association as a "positive step". However, the Environmental Industries Commission - which represents 320 environmental technology and service bodies - has criticized some elements of the biodiesel Quality Protocol being developed by the Environment Agency and WRAP. In particular, it is warning that a company recycling oil into biodiesel under the Protocol could not use the resulting fuel on its own site.

Under the quality protocol, the EA sets out criteria for when waste vegetable oil ceases to be a "waste" in the eyes of the law, and becomes the product biodiesel. The protocol is based on the recovered oil conforming to the British standard BS:EN 14214 or the alternative, BS: EN 14078. Accordingly, biodiesel derived from waste vegetable oil would have to be produced via a "chemical process" and used for combustion in "automotive engines".

The EIC - whose members include oil-recycling companies such as D1 oils and Eco-oil Ltd - claimed in its response to the 12-week consultation to the protocol that the protocol as it stands could restrict the use of biodiesel as a product to off-site use.

EIC director Merlin Hyman said, "The Protocol states that waste vegetable oil (WVO) derived biodiesel ceases to be a waste 'when it has been dispatched to the customer. This on one hand is a positive step, but its use offsite as a diesel fuel is not its only use. It can be used as fuel in the boilers or power generators onsite. We do not believe that its use should be restricted to offsite use. Also it would seem rather odd to store it onsite as waste. WVO biodiesel should cease to be a waste once it has met the requirements of BS: EN 14214.”

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

German Biodiesel Industry Near Collapse

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The biodiesel industry in Germany is nearing a state of collapse because of a tax increase that kicked in at the first of the year, according to a report on Reuters.

Biodiesel refiners in Germany are only producing at 10 percent capacity, according to the Reuters story from a European biodiesel conference. That's down from 20 percent the year before. Because of the downturn, some biodiesel manufacturers are taking apart their factories and selling the equipment to manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada.

Like solar energy, biofuels still largely depend upon government support and subsidies. Biodiesel costs more than regular diesel. You don't have to dig deep wells in the ground to get at it, but making it largely requires growing crops and harvesting plant oils. Biodiesel can be made out of waste vegetable oil and animal fat, but there's not nearly as much available as one might think.

To make biodiesel competitive, U.S. refiners get 50 cents a gallon (for used oil) to $1 a gallon (for virgin oil) in subsidies. Not so in Germany. Instead, the government taxes biodiesel. The taxes began in 2006 because the government didn't want to give up the revenue. Thus, biodiesel isn't cost competitive there anymore. (Biodiesel provides around 11 percent less energy than regular diesel as well, which probably further hurts.)

Ironically, the E.U. is currently implementing many green technology initiatives and trying to come up with ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Diesel cars are also far more popular there than in the U.S. Sales of biodiesel in Europe so far exceed sales in the U.S.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Air Force Center in TN Receives Recycling Award

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In recognition of significant waste diversions achieved from October 2006 through September 2007, the Arnold Engineering Development Center received the Government Recycler of the Year award on January 18 from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. In her award notification to AEDC, Gail Randolph, Chair for TRC Awards stated, "The men and women at AEDC provide an outstanding service to our nation in testing for our future air and space systems and supporting the war on terror. While accomplishing that mission, the facility strides to set the example in reducing, reusing and recycling our valuable resources."

According to Frank Duncan, Air Force Environmental Quality Program manager, 47.1 percent of all non-hazardous solid waste was diverted to recycling activities. This included 2,149 tons of construction and demolition materials, 2,039 tons of scrap metal, 244 tons of paper and cardboard and 147 tons of other materials.

In addition, AEDC personnel were credited with recycling 76.1 percent of municipal solid waste, which consists of scrap metal, paper and cardboard and other materials.

"This was achieved through source segregation where paper, cardboard and scrap metal were collected in bins distributed across the facility," said John Daniels, Air Force Services Recycling program manager. "The materials from full bins were transported to central locations to be sold to recyclers."

Significant strides also were made in reducing the amount of hazardous waste generated, from a high in 1991 of more than 250 tons to 38 tons in fiscal 2007, an 85 percent reduction. Petroleum and hazardous materials recycling efforts included 58 tons of used oil, 75 tons of glycol and seven tons of tires.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Oil Recycling In South Africa Pays

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In South Africa last year, over R1-million was paid out in environmental incentives (EIs) for used oil collections between March and August, says the Recycling Oil Saves the Environment (Rose) Foundation. The Foundation targets the used oil industry with the aim of increasing environmental compliance and encouraging oil collectors and recyclers to operate in a safe and responsible manner in the oil industry, through the use of environmental incentives.

National Oil Recycling Association of South Africa (Nora-SA) notes that by initiating the EI payouts, the Rose Foundation has played a role in creating awareness and educating people regarding oil recycling, and the payouts are a wonderful and encouraging reward.

An EI of 10c/ℓ has been introduced for used oil collections and, to qualify for this incentive, oil collectors must adhere to certain requirements. Collectors must be members of Nora-SA and abide by its code of conduct, be audited by the Rose Foundation, record the details of all volumes collected from used oil generators, record the disposal of used oil through approved processors, and dispose of their used oil collections through an approved Nora-SA/Rose Foundation processor, which is ISO 14 001 certified.

It is expected that the Rose Foundation will pay out between R8-million and R10-million in incentives each year. The Foundation is optimistic that incentives assist in ensuring the sustainability of the used-oil industry and is currently working on plans to introduce further incentives to encourage the processors and recyclers of used oil to meet environmental and legal requirements. In addition, the Rose Foundation is also involved in the responsible disposal of related used-oil waste, including empty oil containers, used oil filters, oily rags, and greases.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Oregon HEAT Partners With NORA Member To Introduce Oil Recycling Program

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Partnering with the environmental award-winning oil recycler, Oil Re-Refining Company, Oregon HEAT is ramping up a new and different kind of statewide oil donation program.

This endeavor will help ease the burden on low-income Oregonians who face volatile heating oil prices, all while reducing petroleum waste products in Oregon. The oil program also helps Oregon HEAT and its partners reach more at-risk families and expand service to new areas of Oregon.

“The recent record-breaking costs of heating oil can leave families with the stark choice of trying to heat their home or pay for other essentials like food and health care,” says Executive Director Roger Rees. “ORRCO’s commitment to the community will make a huge difference for local families in crisis – not to mention our ecosystem.”

President of ORRCO, Bill Briggs, says he sees the partnership with Oregon HEAT as timely and absolutely essential. “We are proud to partner with Oregon HEAT in recycling oil products to help people to stay warm. What could be better? This is neighbor helping neighbor exemplified – and demonstrates how local businesses are committed to making a difference.”

In just its first 50 days, the program has received pledges of nearly 5,000 gallons worth upwards of some $10,000. Rees says that’s just the tip of the iceberg, noting that he’s already been contacted by leaders from other states who want to model Oregon HEAT’s new program in their own communities.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

California Urges Longer Interval Changes

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Last week, the California Integrated Waste Management Board launched a campaign to urge California motorists not to change their oil every 3,000 miles, as is often recommended by lube shops or car dealerships. The goal is to go green by going longer until that next oil change.

According to a recent survey, a lot of oil gets thrown away needlessly, said Jamie Cameron-Harley, a spokeswoman for the waste board. Three-quarters of Californians change oil more often than they should.

"Most people believe that 3,000 miles is the time at which they need to change their oil," Cameron-Harley said. "It's just kind of imprinted on our brains. But many cars now, especially the newer ones, can go much longer than that."

To promote the campaign, the agency set up a Web site: www.3000milemyth.org. The Web site allows you to plug in year, make and model of a car, and it will spit out the manufacturer's recommended interval for that car.

The agency says Californians generate more than 150 million gallons of used oil annually and recycle just 59 percent.

16-Jan-08 9:45 AM

Owner of Member Chempet has Passed Away

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

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NORA has been informed that the owner of Chempet, George M. Key Jr., passed away this past Saturday evening at his home in Crosby, Texas.

Chempet has been a member of NORA for many years and George will be missed. The thoughts and prayers of NORA are extended to the Key family.

If you would like additional information, you can contact Mindy Key at mindy@comporium.net.

15-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Siemens Water Technologies Sells Hydrocarbon Services Unit to FCC

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On December 5, 2007, Siemens Water Technologies reached a deal with Formento de Construcciones y Contratas, S.A. (FCC) of Madrid, Spain for the sale of its Hydrocarbon Services Group. The deal is expected to close on January 31,2008. The unit will do business as FCC Environmental.

The Hydrocarbon Services Group includes approximately 600 employees at about 40 hydrocarbon processing and recycling service locations primarily along the east coast and the Gulf Coast areas of the United States. Hydrocarbon Services has been part of the Siemens Water Technologies business for approximately 10 years. Siemens has determined that the Hydrocarbon Services group is not completely aligned with the overall Water Technologies’ growth strategy focused on domestic and international water treatment systems and services. As a result, Siemens Water Technologies sought a buyer for the Hydrocarbon Services business.

FCC is one of the twenty largest companies in Spain and a major player in the waste handling and recycling market in Spain, Central Europe and South America. FCC’s revenues are approximately $19 billion (US)and they have approximately 97,000 employees world wide. With the acquisition of Hydrocarbon Services, FCC reports that they will become the second-largest player in the used oil recycling sector.

FCC is very interested in using the Hydrocarbon Services Group as a platform to grow significantly in the environmental services industry.

FCC and Siemens report that they are vested in a smooth transition. Customers and constituents should expect the same quality of service and environmentally responsible and compliant operations as they have received in the past.

If you have questions related to this release, contact Ken Cherry, Vice President/General Manager at 281-227-9111.

9-Jan-08 10:00 AM

Heartland Petroleum LLC (NORA Member) Announces New Oil Refining Facility

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Heartland Petroleum LLC is pleased to announce that they have received their PTI permit from the Ohio EPA and have already broken ground on their new 15 million gallon per year oil refining facility. The new plant will be located in Columbus, Ohio and will produce a group II plus base oil. The construction should be completed and the plant in full operation by May 2008.

This is the final phase of a project that started over two years ago. Heartland Refining Group has also just completed an agreement with one of the largest new oil distributors in America.

Mr. Gene Gornall has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer for the Refining Group.

For more information, you can visit www.heartland-petroleum.com or contact their engineering department at 614-441-4001.

9-Jan-08 9:00 AM

Aaron Oil Company Recognized by Alabama Governor

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Aaron Oil Company Recognized by Alabama Governor

January 23, 2007

Mobile, AL – Governor, Bob Riley, recognized Aaron Oil Company, Inc. for their third year as a Charter Member of the EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track.

Since 2000, Performance Track has grown to include nearly 400 members in 46 states and Puerto Rico. The EPA’s Performance Track chooses companies based on their integration of environmental excellence into business management practices through the establishment of a prevention-based environmental management system.

“ Your participation in the EPA’s Performance Track program distinguishes you as being one of relatively few facilities across the nation that meets the stringent requirements for membership and chooses to go above and beyond what is required by law to protect the air, water and land in your community,” says Riley.

The accomplishments of Performance Track Members like Aaron Oil Company, Inc. are impressive. Collectively, Performance Track members have reduced their water use by more than 3.5 billion gallons, reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 88,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, and conserved more than 14,000 acres of land.

“ Achieving these results is not easy, but it is worthwhile. As Governor, I am proud to have businesses like yours in my state that take it upon themselves to act as environmental stewards,” says Riley.

Based in Mobile, AL, Aaron Oil Company is petroleum reclamation and used oil recycling company. President Dan Cowart, “We have been committed to the environment since our founding in 1981 and to be a Performance Track member is a true honor.”

25-Jan-07 9:00 AM