SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation (FRPF) has selected ten organizations as its 2026 Recycling Champions. The award is in recognition of initiatives that promote resource recovery, waste reduction and public awareness across the state.
The award recipients span businesses, public agencies and nonprofit organizations, reflecting a broad range of approaches to improving materials management.
In the business category, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida was recognized for its Circular Economy Program and closed-loop recycling initiative. Niagara Bottling earned recognition for its Zero Waste Program, while WM was honored for investing in recycling infrastructure through a new South Florida facility.
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Among local governments and public agencies, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department received recognition for its Fire Prevention & Battery Recovery Campaign. Seminole County Solid Waste was honored for “Recycling Is The Natural Choice,” while Indian River County was recognized for its vape collection program. North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District was recognized for creative reuse and community education as well as distribution of plant-based fire helmets to children.
The winners in the nonprofit category includes Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast and Goodwill Industries of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast, for various initiatives covering mattress recycling, plastic film recovery and responsible recycling and repurposing partnerships.
The winners will be honoured on November 18, 2026, during Florida Recycles Day at the University of Florida TREEO Center in Gainesville.