Awards & Achievements
Raw Materials Company has been the recipient of several awards for its patented battery recycling technology and its innovative recycling programs for consumer batteries.
As a company we are truly fortunate and grateful to receive such accolades doing something we are so passionate about. These achievements over the last several years are a true testament for what can be accomplished by a seemingly small group or even individuals themselves.
We’d like to share each of these awards with everyone that takes the time to recycle their batteries and acknowledge the efforts of those in our dedicated network that give people a convenient option to recycle them everyday.
Thank you.
RMC President Named Executive of the Year by the Ontario Waste Management Association
James Ewles, President of Raw Materials Company has been named Canadian Waste Sector Executive of the Year by the Ontario Waste Management Association
RMC Receives Double Platinum and Gold for its Sustainable Battery Recycling Process at the RCO Awards Gala
Each year the RCO Awards Gala recognizes and celebrates the innovation and achievements of both public and private sector organizations in waste reduction and recycling.
RMC President Recognized as Sustainability Leader for Battery Recycling at Clean50 Summit
James Ewles, President of Raw Materials Company Inc. (RMC), has been recognized as one of Canada's 2015 Clean50 leaders in sustainability and clean capitalism.
RMC Receives a Technological Innovation Award from NEYA
Wayne Elliott and James Ewles of Raw Materials Company were recognized with a Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award (NEYA) at the organization’s annual Awards Gala held at the Sheraton Hotel in Niagara Falls on Friday March 7th, 2014.
RMC Receives Two Platinums at 2013 RCO Waste Minimization Awards
The Recycling Council of Ontario has recognized Raw Materials Company (RMC) with two Platinum Awards at their annual Awards Gala on October 24, 2013 during Waste Reduction Week.
Durham Region & RMC Receive the SWANA Gold Award
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Ontario and Raw Materials Company have been awarded the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Gold Award for Special Waste Management.
RMC Receives Platinum & Gold at 2012 RCO Waste Minimization Awards
Raw Materials Company receives a Platinum Award for Program Operator and a Gold Award for Sustainable Service at the 2012 RCO Waste Minimization Awards.
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Did you know?
Zinc is one of the world's most commonly used metals. Approximately 30% of the zinc today comes from recycled sources. Raw Materials Company is able to recover zinc from the batteries that you recycle. The zinc we recover is then reused as micronutrients in fertilizer to grow corn for biofuel.
As a result of RMC's recycled materials, farmers are able to increase their yields by over 20 bushels per acre. This is important considering our growing population and the need to make efficient use of our existing farmland.
Find out more about our technology and how together we are turning waste into a valuable resource.