Starbucks and Recycling

We proudly get to work with many great companies, ones that share our vision of a brighter and greener future. One of these companies is Starbucks. If you know anything about Starbuck’s brand mantra it’s not only to be trendy but to be eco-responsible.

 

As stated on the company website under one of many company initiatives, Recycling and Reducing Waste

“Starbucks is committed to significantly reducing and diverting the waste our stores generate, and recycling is just one way in which we do this.

But while recycling seems like a simple, straightforward initiative, it’s actually extremely challenging. Not only are there municipal barriers to successful recycling in many cities, but it takes significant changes in behavior to get it right. One wrong item in a recycle bin can render the entire can unrecyclable to the hauler. Local municipalities, landlords, customers, baristas, and even adjacent businesses all have to work together to keep recyclable materials out of the landfill.” http://www.starbucks.com/responsibility/environment/recycling

We know how true that statement is and the challenges recycling faces to become more efficent. Today Starbucks launched a new campaign to use recyclable cups for $1 to reduce costs and waste. We applaud their efforts and are happy to be on board.

 

For more on this campaign, visit starbucks.com or http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/01/03/starbucks-introduces-1-reusable-cup-to-cut-down-on-waste/?hpt=hp_bn11

Billboard at Lincoln Tunnel

We are proud to annouce that we will be running a billboard outside the Lincoln Tunnel NY bound. This billboard will run for four weeks on the electronic billboard that will rotate three Action ads at a time.

 

Below are some street images and close ups!

 

 

 

 

And a very happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

 

From all us at Action Environmental Group



Message from Action

To our valued customers,

            On behalf of Action Environmental Group and on my own behalf, we send our sincere condolences to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The losses of this storm are unprecedented to New York City and the surrounding areas. This is the time to come together as a community and help one another get through this difficult time. We are making every effort to reach all of our customers. As many of you know getting around New York is proving to be challenging but we are utilizing all our resources to get the job done. If you wish to contact us regarding service we are here to help you. Please call 1-866-270-9900 and press 0.

Sincerely,

Ron Bergamini and the entire team at Action

Storm Warning and Route Schedules

10/31/12
1-866-270-9900

Please be advised that we are resuming our regular service schedules effective with tonights pickups.  If you are a customer who has missed their service day due to the storm, and are in dire need of service, please call

866-270-9900

press 0 and speak to a customer service representative. 

For the latest information and updates on #Sandy, follow@NYCMayorsOffice or visit http://NYC.gov 

 

Center for Employment Oppertunites: Action Environmental Group

 

  

 

If you have been following our blog you already know that recently the Wall Street Journal covered the story of one of our employees Hector Morales. Hector's journey from being incarcerated to joining the Center of Employment Opportunities (CEO) to becoming a model member of our Action team is inspirational to say the least.

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. The highly structured and tightly supervised programs help participants regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life.

We are so proud to be apart of this program and support those who want to work find a fulfilling career. Above is a video with members of the Action team including Head of Safety Ken Levine and CEO Ron Bergamini. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant - Robert Louis Stevenson.

 

 

Credits: Bryan Tarnowski on Vimeo.

Recyclables in Pictures

  Just an interesting eye opening perspective on how many recyclables we use in the United States everyday.

Depicts two million plastic beverage bottles, the number used in the US every five minutes.

 

 

Depicts 1.14 million brown paper supermarket bags, the number used in the US every hour.

 

Depicts 106,000 aluminum cans, the number used in the US every thirty seconds.

 

Depicts 30,000 reams of office paper, or 15 million sheets, equal to the amount of office paper used in the US every five minutes.

 

Depicts 426,000 cell phones, equal to the number of cell phones retired in the US every day.

Action on the Streets

At Yankee Stadium Home Opener April 2012

Salesman, Umberto in SoHo

In Brooklyn

At the Susan G.Koman Walk in Central Park