TORONTO, Thursday October 20, 2011 – The Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) was honoured to be awarded the prestigious Platinum Award for Waste Minimization by the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The award was presented at the Recycling Council of Ontario Waste Minimization Gala on Wednesday, October 19th in recognition of Waste Minimization Week. This is the second year WEG has received the Platinum Award for Facilities Management.
“WEG launched its zero waste to landfill program this year to ensure continuous improvement in reducing our environmental footprint. This very special recognition is a testament to Woodbine’s commitment to sustainability” said Jane Holmes, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility Officer,. “We are proud of all of our staff and their commitment to the 3R’s”.
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Woodbine Entertainment Group wins prestigious award for Waste Minimization
Woodbine Entertainment Group wins prestigious award for Waste Minimization
Woodbine Entertainment Group has been crowned an environmental champion, receiving the prestigious 2010 Ontario Waste Minimization Platinum Award by the Recycling Council of Ontario in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment at a Gala Celebration held last night at the Atlantis Pavilion at Ontario Place.
This award recognizes leadership, innovation and excellence in waste reduction and waste diversion. It is the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition in the Facilities Management category having earned a RCO Silver Award in 2008 and a RCO Gold Award in 2009.
"This has been an outstanding year for advances in waste minimization and continuous improvement at Woodbine Entertainment Group," said Jo-Anne St. Godard, RCO's Executive Director. "They have advanced the 3R principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle by turning them into progressive philosophies and effective programs to conserve resources, consume wisely and minimize waste across all their facilities. Their efforts are truly those of an environmental leader and waste reduction champion."
Awards winners are measured according to their achievements in reducing the wastes they generate and divert from disposal to recycling. Each is rigorously scored on their ability to prevent wastes through consumption and purchasing habits, their success in sorting and tracking generated materials to recycling and minimizing the wastes their products contribute to the waste stream.
"This honour reinforces our on-going company-wide obligation to environmental sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship," said Jane Holmes, WEG's Vice-President Corporate Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, upon accepting the award. "Three years ago, when we received the Silver Award, I challenged our staff to achieve the Platinum Award. They did it! On behalf of all our employees who have embraced our over-all corporate sustainability agenda and who have made protecting the environment a top priority, we are proud of the RCO's recognition."
The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) is a not-for-profit membership-based organization involved in policy, education and project work around the issues of consumption, waste generation, reduction and diversion and recycling www.rco.on.ca.
WEG (www.woodbineentertainment.com) is the largest operator of horse racing in Canada and is recognized as one of the most innovative in North America. WEG operates Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, ON; Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, ON; the Champions Off-Track Wagering Network, Turf Lounge, WEGZ Stadium Bar, HorsePlayer Interactive and HPItv.
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Woodbine Entertainment Group has been crowned an environmental champion, receiving the prestigious 2010 Ontario Waste Minimization Platinum Award by the Recycling Council of Ontario in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment at a Gala Celebration held last night at the Atlantis Pavilion at Ontario Place.
This award recognizes leadership, innovation and excellence in waste reduction and waste diversion. It is the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition in the Facilities Management category having earned a RCO Silver Award in 2008 and a RCO Gold Award in 2009.
"This has been an outstanding year for advances in waste minimization and continuous improvement at Woodbine Entertainment Group," said Jo-Anne St. Godard, RCO's Executive Director. "They have advanced the 3R principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle by turning them into progressive philosophies and effective programs to conserve resources, consume wisely and minimize waste across all their facilities. Their efforts are truly those of an environmental leader and waste reduction champion."
Awards winners are measured according to their achievements in reducing the wastes they generate and divert from disposal to recycling. Each is rigorously scored on their ability to prevent wastes through consumption and purchasing habits, their success in sorting and tracking generated materials to recycling and minimizing the wastes their products contribute to the waste stream.
"This honour reinforces our on-going company-wide obligation to environmental sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship," said Jane Holmes, WEG's Vice-President Corporate Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, upon accepting the award. "Three years ago, when we received the Silver Award, I challenged our staff to achieve the Platinum Award. They did it! On behalf of all our employees who have embraced our over-all corporate sustainability agenda and who have made protecting the environment a top priority, we are proud of the RCO's recognition."
The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) is a not-for-profit membership-based organization involved in policy, education and project work around the issues of consumption, waste generation, reduction and diversion and recycling www.rco.on.ca.
WEG (www.woodbineentertainment.com) is the largest operator of horse racing in Canada and is recognized as one of the most innovative in North America. WEG operates Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, ON; Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, ON; the Champions Off-Track Wagering Network, Turf Lounge, WEGZ Stadium Bar, HorsePlayer Interactive and HPItv.
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