Recyclebank’s Preston Read to Moderate Discussion on Innovations in Packaging and Recycling at GMA/FMI Sustainability Summit

(3BL Media / theCSRfeed) NEW YORK, NY - September 13, 2011 - Recyclebank, the company that rewards people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from local and national businesses, today announced that Preston Read, senior vice president of government affairs, will moderate the session, “Groundbreaking Innovations in Packaging Recovery,” at the Sustainability Summit. The annual event hosted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), working together as the Trading Partner Alliance (TPA), brings together retailers, manufacturers, government and advocacy groups to showcase successful business implementations of environmentally responsible policy and best practices. 

In this engaging panel discussion, Read will lead panelists from the Coca-Cola Company®, Sunny Delight Beverages Company, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. and Curbside Value Partnership in discussing the impact consumer packaged goods (CPGs) have on the environment and the critical role companies play in not only making packaging more environmentally friendly, but also increasing consumer recycling rates. As part of this discussion, the executives from Recyclebank and The Coca-Cola Company will address the companies’ longstanding partnership to motivate consumers to increase household recycling rates.   At Recyclebank, Read manages partnerships with both the public and private sectors. This includes liaising with state environmental agencies, regional municipalities and other government entities such as the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the International City Management Association, and national and international environmental NGOs to promote positive environmental behavior and recycling programs across the nation.   Details of the session are as follows:   Who: Moderator: Preston Read, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Recyclebank   Ellen Iobst, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Technology Chief, Sustainability Officer, Sunny Delight Beverages Company   Mark Mikol, Director, Packaging, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc.   Steve Thompson, Program Director, Curbside Value Partnership   Scott Vitters, Director, Sustainable Packaging, The Coca-Cola Company   What: “Groundbreaking Innovations in Packaging Recovery” panel presentation   Where:  GMA/FMI Sustainability Summit, Scottsdale, Ariz., Fairmont Scottsdale Princess   When: Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MST ABOUT RECYCLEBANK Recyclebank helps create a more sustainable future by rewarding people for taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from more than 3,000 local and national businesses. Through its online platform and partnerships with municipalities, haulers, small businesses and corporate brands, Recyclebank is empowering individuals to make a collective impact on the environment by increasing household recycling, reducing household energy usage and taking other environmentally-preferred actions. Recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, a Champion of the Earth by the United Nations Environment Programme and for Outstanding Excellence in Public/Private Partnerships from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Recyclebank is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit www.Recyclebank.com.   # # #  REBA16713