Awarded to four companies committed to finding solutions to social or economic challenges.
American Asphalt Company, Collingswood Heights. One of the leading asphalt manufacturing companies in South Jersey, American Asphalt is also a paving contractor and parking lot maintenance provider. It reuses 100% of the old pavement removed from local roads, keeping this waste product out of landfills and turning it into recycled products. It also gives back to the communities it serves with a wide range of philanthropic endeavors involving Ronald McDonald House, the Camden County Women's Center, South Jersey Food Bank, Volunteers of America projects, and many more.
CompoSecure, LLC, Somerset. This company, which designs and manufacturers premium metal bank cards and other high-security documents, has donated more than 1,500 volunteer hours, 200 pounds of food and clothing, and raised more than $80,000 for local charities so far in 2019. CompoSecure proudly supports Roots and Wings, an organization that helps young adults aging out of foster care; The ARC of Somerset County, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and The Center for Great Expectations, which serves men, women and children who are poor or homeless.
Covanta, Morristown. This world leader in providing sustainable waste management and energy solutions has a long history of engaging with local communities to make sure "no waste is wasted." It recently worked with the Camden County School District to provide training and needed tools to recycle 1,000 pounds of mixed recyclable. The company's RX4Safety program, launched in 2010, has enabled Covanta facilities across the United States to destroy more than 5 million pounds of medications that are no longer needed.
ZAGO Manufacturing, Newark. This family-owned business makes sealing products ¬– sealing screws, sealing nuts, switch boots and crystal switch seals – for military contractors as well as aerospace, electronics, construction, medical, marine, motor vehicle and consumer product manufacturers. ZAGO launched its community outreach program, "ZAGO Sustainability 360," in conjunction with Newark Tech to promote STEM education and manufacturing to students of all abilities and economic backgrounds.
