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Novolex\u00ae brand Eco-Products\u00ae has been named the winner of the Bronze Stevie\u00ae Award in the Reuse and Recycle category of The 23rd Annual American Business Awards\u00ae for its new Veda\u2122 line of reusable containers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Developed in partnership with reuse systems innovator OZZI\u00ae<\/a>, Veda brand containers are designed for durability, repeated use and seamless integration into foodservice<\/a> operations. They feature OZZI\u2019s proprietary tracking and collection technology and are primarily designed for closed-system environments like colleges and universities, corporate campuses, military bases and hospitals. Made from durable polypropylene, the containers have been tested to withstand a minimum of 1,000 commercial washes and are certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to meet food protection and safety standards.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cReuse is a critically important element of the waste diversion toolkit,\u201d said Wendell Simonson, Director of Marketing at Eco-Products. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring the same passion to reusable systems that has defined our approach to compostability, and believe the two solutions can be complementary while reuse gains traction.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n By fully implementing trackable Veda containers, foodservice operations can reduce landfill waste, conserve valuable raw materials, reduce energy use and save on long-term costs. \u00a0<\/p>\n Each Veda container features a unique barcode compatible with OZZI\u2019s collection systems, which include \u201csmart\u201d return machines that scan the containers and reward users with a token or other incentive for returning the containers to be rewashed and reused. These systems, which support integration with platforms like CBORD and Atrium, are achieving up to 97% collection rates in closed-loop programs across campuses, corporate sites and hospitals.\u00a0<\/p>\n More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for the American Business Awards in a wide range of categories. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning \u201ccrowned,\u201d the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 10. <\/p>\n \u201cOrganizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation,\u201d said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. \u201cThe 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence and hard work.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com\/ABA<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n More information about Veda and other sustainable products<\/a> can be found at www.novolex.com<\/a> and www.ecoproducts.com<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n