ISLIP, N.Y., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Islip recently celebrated the winners
of its annual Virtual Earth Day Poster Contest, which was sponsored
by Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions. Each year,
the activity offers students from schools throughout the Town to
use their creativity to depict empowering and encouraging messages
related to composting, electronics recycling, waste-to-energy
conversion and other actions related to recycling and environmental
protection. This event is deeply rooted in the community's history
and highlights the importance of environmental stewardship through
the creative expressions of local students. For four years, this
contest has been a cornerstone in educating the youth about
sustainability and recycling.
"As we celebrate the fourth year of our Earth Day Poster
Contest, I am continually inspired by the creativity and
environmental awareness demonstrated by our young participants,"
said Islip Town Supervisor Angie
Carpenter. "These students not only showcase their artistic
talents but also their deep understanding of the importance of
recycling and sustainability. By providing them with this creative
outlet, we nurture their passion for protecting our planet and
empower them to become the eco-conscious leaders of tomorrow."
This year's contest, open to students between grades 1 and 8,
brought a multitude of expressive and insightful entries. Each
piece demonstrated the students' understanding of recycling and its
impact, proving that the message of sustainability is resonating
with the younger generation. Participants were separated into two
separate age-specific categories: grades 1-4 and grades 5-8.
In each age category, first place winners were presented with a
Barnes & Noble Nook® Tablet. The second-place winners were
presented with $75 gift certificates
to Barnes & Noble, and the third-place winners were presented
with $50 gift certificates to Barnes
& Noble. In addition, the schools where both first-place
winners attend each received a $250
gift certificate to Barnes & Noble as well. The prizes awarded
to these young environmental advocates reflected the Town's and
Reworld™'s appreciation for their contributions to promoting
environmental awareness.
"The remarkable artwork submitted by students each year shows
their artistic talents and their keen understanding of
environmental issues along with their solutions," said Maureen Early, Lead Community Relations
Specialist at Reworld™. "Reworld™ is dedicated to raising awareness
of environmental conservation in all the communities we serve and
providing students with a platform to make their voices heard. It
is heartwarming to see how passionate these students are, and how
deeply they care about our collective mission. We applaud the
Town of Islip and Supervisor
Carpenter for their steadfast commitment to empowering the next
generation of environmental champions, and we are proud to support
this initiative."
The winners of this year's contest for grades 1-4 were
Camden Dobbins, 3rd
grader at Paul J. Bellew Elementary; Natalie Palm, 1st grader at Helen B.
Duffield Elementary, and Ava
Figueroa, 4th grader at Cordello Avenue
Elementary. The winners of this year's contest for grades 5-8 were
Rachel Rodriguez, 8th
grader at East Middle School; Dayana Nicole
Zuniga Garcia, 7th grader at East Middle School,
and Ogechukuka Ebinum, 7th grader at Ralph G. Middle
School.
This initiative is a part of Reworld™'s ongoing efforts to
support programs throughout Long
Island inspire students and empower environmental advocates.
For more information, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.
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.
Media Contacts:
Nicolle
Robles
(862) 345-5245
nrobles@reworldwaste.com
Maggie Smith
(603) 769-7677
msmith@zeccmail.com
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