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Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recognizes Tervis at State Capital Contact Name: Kim Livengood Contact Email: kim@theEclipse.agency Contact Phone Number: 9414451938 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection joined the Florida Recycling Partnership and other stakeholders in November to celebrate Florida Recycles Week with a press conference and educational displays at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. DEP Deputy Secretary John Truitt presented a Recycling Recognition Award to Tervis, recognizing the company’s 83.72 percent recycling rate, outstanding reuse efforts, and commitment to Florida's environment and recycling goals. "The department is proud to join the Florida Recycling Partnership to recognize the importance of recycling and celebrate the organizations that are helping Florida work toward our recycling goal," said Secretary Noah Valenstein. "We’re honored to recognize Tervis for their innovation and commitment in protecting Florida’s environment.” Tervis, located in Sarasota County, has been making sustainable drinkware since 1946. On hand to accept the award was Chris Shockey, the Director of Manufacturing at Tervis. “Being at the State Capital to accept this award was a huge honor,” Shockey said. “Being surrounded with like-minded individuals made me feel even prouder about the efforts Tervis is taking to make the environment a better place for our families.” “Tervis takes our responsibility to the environment very seriously," said Tervis CFO Hosana Fieber. "We are committed to eliminating the need of single-use plastic by manufacturing reusable quality products. We recycle returned materials through our 'made for life program' into other useful forms, such as park benches, that will be enjoyed for years in our community. Tervis operations strives to be zero-waste by 2022.” To learn more about Tervis, visit tervis.com