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Apr
15
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news editor
4/15/2009 1:00 AM
04/14/09 In recognition of Earth Week, ODNR will help announce the launch of a statewide campaign to simplify plastic bag recycling.
ODNR Backs Grocers' Efforts to Make Plastic Bag Recycling Simple
COLUMBUS OH - In recognition of Earth Week, a time when Ohioans will celebrate the earth's resources and discuss environmental issues and solutions, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will help announce the launch of a statewide campaign to simplify plastic bag recycling.
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) recently coordinated the Plastic Bag Recycling Program. Through the program, OGA provides recycling bins to its retail members. In turn, the stores collect plastic from consumers, as well as their own pallets and shrink-wrap. The program was developed in partnership with ODNR and major wholesalers.
Who: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Sean Logan
ODNR, Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention Deputy Chief Terrie Termeer
Ohio Grocers Association President Tom Jackson
The Hills Market Owner Tom Agner
What: The partnership will announce the launch of the Plastic Bag Recycling Program, to encourage plastic bag recycling.
When: April 21, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd., Worthington, OH
The ODNR Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention is responsible for implementing statewide waste reduction, recycling, recycling market development and litter prevention programs. The division encourages Ohioans to reduce waste, recycle materials and buy recycled-content products. For more information, visit www.dnr.state.oh.us.
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For further information, contact:
Jason Fallon, ODNR Public Relations
614. 265. 6842
Terrie Termeer, ODNR Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention
614. 265.6424
Tonya Woodruff, Ohio Grocers Foundation
614. 442. 5511 extension 190
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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