WHEATLEY
HEIGHTS, N.Y., May 13, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste
solutions, recently partnered with the Nassau and Suffolk County Soil and Water
Conservation Districts to serve as the lead sponsor of The Long
Island Regional Envirothon. The annual event is Long Island's premier environmental
competition for high school students in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and tests students on their
creativity and ingenuity for conservation in four separate
categories: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils and Wildlife. More than 180
students from 16 schools throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties participated in this year's
competition, themed "Renewable Energy for a Sustainable
Future."
"Reworld™ is dedicated to investing in the future of
our environment through education, and we take pride in supporting
the Long Island Regional Envirothon and seeing the outstanding
efforts of these students in action," said Maureen Early, Senior Community Affairs
Specialist at Reworld™. "This competition offers an
excellent opportunity for students to showcase their skills and
reimagine how we use our valuable resources, a mission that aligns
closely with the work we do at Reworld™."
In addition to the competitive element, the Envirothon serves as
an educational platform, enabling students to gain a deeper
understanding of environmental issues and solutions. Through
workshops and hands-on activities led by environmental
professionals, participants are encouraged to think critically and
creatively about ways to address global environmental challenges.
This year, teams representing Chaminade High School and Center
Moriches High School won the Long Island Regional Envirothon and
will be sent to compete at the NY State Envirothon on May 22 at SUNY
Cortland against other regional winning teams.
"For Nassau County, this event
is a vital forum for fostering sustainability awareness among our
youth," said Derek Betts, District
Manager of the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District.
"We are grateful for Reworld™'s support, which has been
instrumental in bringing this vision to life every year."
Reworld™'s involvement in the Envirothon is part of its
long-standing dedication to fostering environmental education and
sustainability among the youth. By sponsoring the event, Reworld™
provided a platform for students to engage in critical
environmental challenges, promoting an understanding and
appreciation of sustainable practices. The winning teams from this
year's competition are set to advance to the New York State Envirothon, with members also
benefiting from scholarships, a testament to the tangible impacts
of Reworld™'s support on the participants' educational and
environmental endeavors.
"The Suffolk County team always
looks forward to the annual Envirothon," said Corey Humphrey, District Manager of the Suffolk
County Soil and Water Conservation District. "It's a crucial
platform for educating our students on environmental stewardship
and sustainability."
The event's success reflects a collaborative effort to inspire a
new generation of environmental leaders, equipped with the
knowledge and skills to tackle the pressing environmental issues of
our time. Reworld™'s contribution to the Long Island Regional
Envirothon exemplifies the company's commitment to community
engagement and environmental sustainability, aligning with its
broader mission to invest in a cleaner, more sustainable
future.
For more information about the Long Island Regional Envirothon,
please visit https://www.longislandenvirothon.org/
About Reworld™
Reworld™ is a leader in sustainable waste solutions,
providing innovative and environmentally responsible services to a
global community. Reworld™ is committed to advancing
zero waste initiatives and supporting sustainability goals through
state-of-the-art technologies that reimagine, reduce, reuse,
recycle, recover and renew. For more information, visit
www.reworldwaste.com.
About the LI Regional Envirothon: The Long Island
Regional Envirothon is the local event for the
NYS Envirothon. The NYS Envirothon is a hands-on environmental
education competition testing knowledge
and understanding of NYS natural resources.
Media Contacts:
Nicolle Robles
862.345.5245
nrobles@reworldwaste.com
Maggie Smith
603.769.7677
msmith@zeccmail.com
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