Waste Pro awarded in South Florida

Longwood, Florida-based Waste Pro USA Inc. has been honored by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) with a Green Visionary Award.

The award is presented to businesses or organizations identified as implementing sustainable best practices in environmental strategies that are helping reduce waste, carbon and plastic in Miami-Dade County.

“Waste Pro takes great pride in sustainability initiatives and always works to keep the environment clean, green and ready for the next generation," says Mike Fernandez, vice president at Waste Pro who received the award on the company’s behalf. “As a father, I find Waste Pro's mission personal, and I am honored that the SFLHCC recognizes the hard work and dedication Waste Pro has to the environment. The SFLHCC continues to elevate the profile of creating a green future and building a sustainable tomorrow today.”

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded nearly 30 years ago and now has more than 1,200 members and advocates for thousands of Hispanic businesses in Florida.

The regional waste and recycling firm operates in 10 Southeastern states, serving more than 2 million residential and 100,000 commercial customers from its 90-plus operating locations.