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Immediate Release
SCOTT ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFFUL CONCLUSION
OF THE HIGH SCHOOL E-WASTE CHALLENGE
KINGSTON, ONTARIO, June 8, 2009
The Scott Environmental Group (SEG) High School E- Waste Challenge
is designed to reduce disposal by landfill or incineration
of electronic waste. On Saturday June 6th at the Invista Centre,
Scott Environmental Group in partnership with the City of
Kingston, Chorus Entertainment and Kingston area high schools
accumulated over 100 metric tones of e- waste. Charlie Mignault,
Director of Strategic Development commented, “The event
met all our objectives as we work towards a zero waste future.
With the help of our High Schools and the broader community,
we are working with the Ministry of Environment’s Waste
Electronic and Electrical (WEEE) program to achieve the goal
of diverting 75,000 tones of e-waste from landfills in the
first year. Mignault continued, “SEG has a long and
proud history of giving back to the community we live and
serve in; this initiative is part of our ongoing progress
which demonstrates our commitment to remaining a regional
leader in environmental sustainability.” The high schools
responded with enthusiasm to the event – no school more
so than Bayridge Secondary School who captured the first place
prize of $1000.00. This prize coupled with their collection
items guaranteed Bayridge a cheque in the amount of $2385
from SEG president and CEO George Scott. Over 9000 members
of the community participated in the festive atmosphere that
included local bands, a BBQ, schools mascots and much more.
Quick Facts:
- Bayridge Secondary School wins first prize in the Scott
High School Challenge collecting a prize of $2385.00
- Over 9000 residents participated
- >100 metric tones collected
- Over $7675.00 donated to local high schools
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program
Plan can be viewed at: http://www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca/program.html
Scott Environmental Group website: www.scottenvironmentalgroup.com
OES website: www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca
WDO website: www.wdo.ca
http://www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca/transporters/transporters.html
About Scott Environmental Group Limited
Scott Environmental Group Limited creates systems for today
and tomorrow that have a positive impact on our environment.
By incubating and commercializing unique environmental technologies
they develop sound waste-management solutions for clients.
This mandate generates specialized capabilities to conserve
resources and recycle usable resources back into the supply
chain. For further information, please visit SEG’s website
at www.scottindustrialservices.com.
Contact:
Charlie Mignault
Director of Strategic Development
613 331 5028
cmignault@scottindustrialservices.com
www.scottindustrialservices.com
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