Patricia-Anne Tom

Sacramento -- The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), through its Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP), has recognized several private and nonprofit organizations for their waste reduction efforts. The CIWMB says the winners helped to divert 1.8 million tons of materials from local landfills and saved $135 million in operating costs. For a listing of the award winners, visit www.ciwmb/ca/gov/wrap