A renowned provider of local online listings and video advertising through Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages site, the Berry Company announced that with more than 85 tons of telephone directories recycled, this year's Think Yellow, Go Green Recycling Program proved to be a success.
In a press release, the 100-year old company acknowledged the strong support of Oahu residents and local businesses and organizations in making this five-weekend recycling effort in Oahu such a big success. During the program, Oahu residents dropped off their outdated telephone directories at four shopping malls on the island: Ward Centers, Windward Mall, Kahala Mall and the Town Center of Mililani. Collected directories were reportedly shipped to Island Shell for recycling. The members of the Lokahi Giving Project volunteered their time at each of the drop-off locations to help successfully implement he program.
The Berry Company, which is dedicated to keeping old directories out of landfills and ensuring that the recycled materials are repurposed and used locally, has been hosting the Think Yellow, Go Green Program for three years. This year, the company carried out the program in partnership with All Rolloff Services, Island Shell LLC, the Lokahi Giving Project and several area shopping malls. All Rolloff Services, a local waste management expert, picked up the directories and delivered them to Island Shell, where they will be converted into environmentally safe products, such as vehicle oil change kits, mulch and wall insulation, and re-used locally.
“This year's Think Yellow, Go Green Program has been our strongest yet. We are thrilled we were able to exceed last year's recycling totals and our goal for this year's recycling campaign. We want to thank the community for their outstanding support and participation,” director for the Hawaii's operations, Scott Szczekocki, noted in a statement.
The Berry Company also announced that the company has been named as one of Hawaii's "Best Places to Work" Second Year in a row by Hawaii Business Magazine.
“Once again, this award speaks to the Hawaii office's sense of pride and ownership, and its role as an organization that benefits the state's economy, workforce, and local business community. Earning the honor with a can-do attitude, and being dedicated every day to meeting the needs of local business clients,” Berry's Senior Vice President Kevin Payne noted in a statement.
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