2024 Environmental Leadership Awardees

Good Point Recycling

Outstanding Member

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Good Point Recycling celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a legacy of leadership in sustainable electronics recycling. Founded in Vermont and Massachusetts, the company has championed reuse, fair trade recycling, and global integrity, ensuring valuable electronics are refurbished and responsibly managed. Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Recyclers Globally” by Recycling International, Good Point Recycling continues to set industry benchmarks for ethical e-waste management and global stewardship. As they celebrate this milestone, they remain committed to building a greener future through innovation and equitable partnerships.

Helpsy

Outstanding Organization

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Helpsy is a certified B Corp with an environmental mission to keep clothes out of the trash, to create honorable work and to be profitable. Helpsy collects 100,000 lbs of clothes per day in cooperation with 1,500 communities, businesses, and nonprofits. Helpsy supplies environmentally sound used goods to thousands of thrift stores, resellers, sorting companies, and consumers worldwide.

Town of Woodbury

Outstanding Municipality

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In response to the trash disposal crisis that Connecticut is facing, the Town of Woodbury applied for and received a DEEP (Department of Environment and Energy) grant, and with the assistance of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), entered a pilot program to reduce the amount of trash that is hauled from the Town. In February of 2023, this trial food-scrap diversion, along with a re-emphasis on reducing the amount of trash, using town-designated trash bags, recycling and reusing items taken to our Transfer Station, the Town has successfully reduced the hauling fees through unit-based- pricing (pay-as-you-throw).

Chittenden Solid Waste District

Outstanding Program

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“CSWD’s collaboration with Astronomers Without Borders to collect, sort, and reuse more than 115,000 solar eclipse glasses shines a spotlight on the power of local communities and their unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. This project was truly a team effort that highlights the impact of community engagement and helped make CSWD one of the most successful collection programs in the country. With only one landfill in Vermont, it is our responsibility to find creative ways to reduce and properly manage the waste we generate."

- Sarah Reeves, CSWD Executive Director

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