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Cox Enterprises Announces Seven Zero Waste to Landfill FacilitiesATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of America Recycles Day, Cox Enterprises is proud to announce seven of its locations have achieved zero waste to landfill status. Cox Conserves, the company's national sustainability program, focuses on waste management and carbon and water conservation. The program engages each of the company's major divisions: Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group. "Through Cox Conserves, we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment," said Cox Enterprises Senior Vice President Lacey Lewis, who oversees the company's sustainability operations. "This means finding every possible way to recycle, reuse and repurpose materials at our locations. I'm extremely proud that each of our major divisions has a zero waste to landfill location." As a diversified company, Cox Enterprises operates a wide variety of facilities, including traditional office buildings, call centers, printing locations, broadcast studios, wholesale automotive auctions and retail locations. Cox Enterprises' zero waste to landfill locations include:
Earlier this year, Cox announced it is constructing the Golden Isles Conservation Center in Nahunta, Ga. The facility will remove tires from the waste stream, repurpose them and generate clean energy. Through partnerships with American Rivers and Ocean Conservancy, Cox employees have removed more than 25 tons of waste during ocean and river cleanups in the District of Columbia, Calif., Fl., Ga., Ohio, Okla. and Wash. Cox employees also participate in e-waste collections at its locations across the nation. About Cox Enterprises: The company's major national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim. Through Cox Automotive, the company's international operations stretch across Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. To learn more about Cox's commitment to people, sustainability and our communities, please visit CoxCSRReport.com. About Cox Conserves: Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150429/212427LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-enterprises-announces-seven-zero-waste-to-landfill-facilities-300361837.html SOURCE Cox Enterprises |