FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 19, 2007
Simpsonville student wins prize for recycling commitment
COLUMBIA-- Carlos Mantilla of Oakview Elementary School in Simpsonville received the state’s grand prize of a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond for committing to recycle, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
Mantilla’s pledge card was drawn from among nearly 23,000 cards submitted to DHEC’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling as a part of America Recycles activities.
The presentation was made today at Mantilla’s school during a holiday concert. The S.C. Beverage Association sponsored the prize.
Signing a pledge card renews a commitment to recycling throughout the year by buying more recycled content products; increasing recycling efforts at home, school and work; and participating in a recycling program or event.
America Recycles is a yearlong celebration, which culminates on Nov. 15, promoting recycling and buying products made from recycled materials.
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For more information:
Richard Chesley – (803) 896-4209
E-mail – cheslerl@dhec.sc.gov
Thom Berry – (803) 898-3885
E-mail – berrytw@dhec.sc.gov
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