PHOENIX, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This
Earth Day, Republic Services, Inc.
(NYSE: RSG) encourages you to take the #1MORE Pledge and commit to
a daily act of sustainability or service that helps to preserve our
Blue Planet™. Visit 1morepledge.com to take the pledge and share
your commitment with friends and family.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7747751-republic-services-1more-sustainability-pledge/
"The challenges we face as a society when it comes to
sustainability are quite complex," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and
sustainability at Republic Services. "It can be overwhelming trying
to identify how to make a meaningful difference in day-to-day life.
The reality is, every day is Earth
Day, and no act is too small to matter. This Earth Day, we are excited to share a few simple
sustainability suggestions, and encourage everyone to pledge to do
just one more thing each day."
Earth Day is celebrated on
April 22nd, and represents
an opportunity each year to renew collective and personal
commitments to sustainability. This year, Republic is offering 10
sustainability tips, which are also available in an interactive
Multimedia News
Release: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7747751-republic-services-1more-sustainability-pledge/
Republic's Earth Day
Sustainability Tips:
- Make sure your recyclables are EMPTY, CLEAN & DRY before
tossing them in the blue recycling bin
- Avoid paper waste by sending invitations electronically
- Make a list before grocery shopping to curb food waste
- In addition to making a shopping list – send leftovers home
with dinner guests to reduce food waste
- Use washable bottles instead of plastic bottles
- Wherever possible use alternative fuel vehicles -- like
electric, hybrid or CNG -- to reduce carbon emissions
- Reduce, reuse or repurpose your household possessions -- if all
else fails, donate them
- Bring your own bag when grocery shopping to reduce plastic bag
consumption
- Reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling whenever
possible
- Consider using washable serve-ware instead of paper or
plastic
In 2015, Republic Services was among the top companies
recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a leading
international non-profit organization dedicated to measuring and
disclosing environmental information, in the 2015 CDP S&P 500
Climate Change Report. Republic earned a score of 98 out of 100,
which reflects its strong commitment to transparency, quality and
completeness, and an A- in Performance. Achieving an A is the
highest Performance score possible.
Known as the Blue Planet™ sustainability
initiative, Republic is defining its approach to environmental
responsibility through reduced emissions from operations, materials
management, safety, community engagement, and employee growth
opportunities. To view Republic's Sustainability Report, go to
RepublicServices.com/sustainabilityreport.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in U.S.
recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its
subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers,
transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective
solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for their
commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oilfield
customers. We'll handle it from here.™, the
brand's tagline, lets customers know they can count on Republic to
provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet™ for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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