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Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD)

RAD Leadership Awards

Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program logoThe RAD Leadership Awards Program recognizes high-achieving RAD Partners for their accomplishments in reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHG) through insulation foam recovery. The RAD Leadership Awards Program contains three categories of recognition – RAD Champion, RAD Program Growth, and RAD Ambassador – and winners are determined based on an evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative metrics.

Award Categories

  • The RAD Champion Award recognizes the top 10 partners with the highest percentage of units collected processed with foam recovery.
  • The RAD Program Growth Award recognizes the partners with the greatest increase in collection rates within the last year.
  • The RAD Ambassador Award recognizes a partner with exemplary practices that reflect the goals of the RAD program, including launching innovative programs or campaigns that raise awareness about the importance of responsible appliance disposal. 

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