The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that McCraith Beverages located at 20 Burrstone, New York Mills, has obtained the Authority’s RecycleOne Business Certification.
McCraith Beverages is a leading beer and beverage distributor and top import/craft beer distributor in New York state that serves more than 1,800 retail customers in the northern, southern and central region. McCraith Beverages began operations as a beer distributor in Utica in 1971. At the time, they had eight employees, two of whom were family members. Through the years, McCraith Beverages has grown to approximately 115 employees. They currently distribute beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages in a seven-county area that encompasses over 8,000 square miles.
McCraith Beverages began operations as a beer distributor in Utica in 1971. At the time, they had eight employees, two of whom were family members. Through the years, McCraith Beverages has grown to approximately 115 employees. They currently distribute beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages in a seven-county area that encompasses more than 8,000 square miles.
The RecycleOne Business Certification requires an on-site review from Authority staff to verify that specific solid waste management, recycling and energy reduction criteria have been achieved. If the criteria have been achieved, the Authority will issue the facility or business an official RecycleOne Business Certification.
Some of McCraith’s sustainable efforts include:
- Developing an aggressive recycling program for all events and activities
- Implementing waste reduction and energy efficient policies and practices
- Updating to energy star qualified appliances when possible
- Replacing light bulbs with energy efficient LED bulbs
- Proper recycling of electronics, light bulbs and toner cartridges
- Providing recycling containers for all employees/work spaces
- Recycling of plastic film
- Recycling of all paper, plastics, glass and aluminum
“McCraith Beverages is an advocate for the environment through its dedication to increasing recycling and waste reduction at its facility. The staff at McCraith Beverages has done a tremendous job and are very deserving of this certification,” concluded Emily Albright, Authority Director of Recycling.
Recycling in the workplace not only helps the environment, but can be economically advantageous by allowing for lower costs for waste removal and possible revenues from recycling. The program also encourages social responsibility, positive public response and sustainability.
For more information on the Authority’s RecycleOne Business Recycling Program, contact Emily Albright, Director of Recycling, at (315) 733-1224 Ext. 1600 or visit www.RecycleOneBusiness.com to download the RecycleOne Business Recycling Program Guide.