The Los Angeles Children's Museum and Gold Mine Natural Food

Congratulations to The Los Angeles Children's Museum and Gold Mine Natural Food. The California Integrated Waste Management Board selected these two companies as the 2001 CalMAX "Connection of the Year" recipients. The goal of the annual "Connection of the Year" award is to promote successful material exchanges, market CalMAX to new users, and express appreciation to the recipients for their examples in setting material management practices.

The Children's Museum of Los Angeles has placed a listing with CalMAX since 1997. Helen Marish, manager of recycling and product development, says, "A lot of materials were discovered through CalMAX, and in the past we've gotten many calls from businesses wanting to donate excess because of CalMAX." The museum uses items such as paper and card stock for use by children to make unique and fun art projects.

CIWMB Chair Linda Moulton-Patterson presented the award for its outstanding Art2Go program to Melanie Cotton in a ceremony that also included a project for the kids. The 4th and 5th graders from Reseda Elementary School used CalMAX recycled materials to build a "Recycled City."

The Children's Museum has diverted more than 15 tons of paper, wood, plastics, and other art material from landfills.

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Gold Mine Natural Food, a San Diego based retail mail order company, ships packages throughout the world.  Among the products offered are organic foods, macrobiotic specialty items, top-quality kitchenware, and natural personal products. Gold Mine specializes in macrobiotics; a way of living that is in harmony with the natural order of the universe based on the ancient concept of Tao. Jean Richardson, owner and founder of the company, believes in promoting health and conducting business in an environmentally responsible manner. Gold Mine is a long time dedicated user of CalMAX. CIWMB Chair Linda Moulton-Patterson presented the award in a ceremony also attended by State Assembly Member Howard Wayne of San Diego, City Council Member Brian Maienschein, and Richard Hays, Director of Environmental Services for the City of San Diego.

Please review the press release that accompanied the recognition. Please then use your browser's "back" button to return to CalMAX.

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Last updated: February 27, 2008