Recycling awards 2026

On October 28, 2026, the Sherrill Administration recognized six businesses and organizations in the annual Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Awards program. This commends the businesses’ efforts in a wide range of actions related to recycling and sustainability, including composting programs, reduction of food waste, and solar panel recycling — all relevant, thorny problems. It shows that creativity and innovation can and must be applied in pursuing sustainability. Mikie Sherrill is the second woman to serve as governor of New Jersey, having taken office in January 2026. Sherrill spent years on active duty in the Navy before attending law school and then working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey as an Outreach and Reentry Coordinator, and now runs a democratic administration as governor.

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