Six Alameda County Companies Recognized for Waste Reduction Excellence

At a recognition event this week, StopWaste acknowledged the recipients of the 2019 StopWaste Business Efficiency Awards, given for outstanding achievements in waste reduction. The winners—six companies from around Alameda County—represent a wide range of industries and were selected for their leadership in waste prevention, reuse, and composting.

StopWaste Executive Director Wendy Sommer praised the award winners for their achievements. “These industry leaders show that taking voluntary actions to reduce waste can both be good for business and help our communities become more resilient to climate change.”

The award winners and categories are:

• Honolulu BBQ – Alameda
  Excellence in Disposable Foodware Reduction

• Isla Restaurant – Newark
  Excellence in Recycling & Composting

• Semifreddi’s – Alameda
  Excellence in Energy Efficiency, Recycling & Composting

• Sodexo at Fremont Unified School District – Fremont
  Excellence in Food Waste Reduction

• UrbanBloc – San Leandro
  Excellence in Waste Reduction & Reuse

• Vericool, Inc. – Livermore
  Excellence in Recycling & Composting

More information about each awardee’s achievements is available here.