Golden Artist employees hit the streets of Columbus for Earth Day Clean-Up
COLUMBUS – Every year for Earth Day, employees at Golden Artist Colors step away from their paint stations and don neon orange vests to help clean up the company’s hometown of Columbus.
According to Safety and Health Specialist Alysen Parsons, who has coordinated the event for the last five years, more than 60 percent of Golden’s employees pitched in to clean up approximately 45 miles of road in the area.
“It’s the highest turnout we’ve had for the event, but we’ve been increasing steadily each year,” she said.
Parsons explained they only missed two roads in the town in order to cover two miles of State Route 80, which she said needed a few extra hands due the amount of garbage.
Last year, the group collected more than a ton of garbage, which was brought to the county landfill on a 20-yard roll-off provided by Bert Adams Disposal. According to a press release by Jodi O’Dell, corporate communications specialist, the waste disposal company has supported the event for the last five years
Golden Artist provides the vests, garbage bags and money for disposal of the garbage. New York State also provided garbage bags for the clean-up of Rt. 80.
O’Dell explained that one of the benefits of working at Golden is the 40 hours of paid community service time offered to each employee every year. This time can be spent on a variety of projects, both through the company and individually, with the Earth Day clean-up being just one of many opportunities offered throughout the year since 2005.
Parsons said employees who participated were enthusiastic about the event and worked hard to make a difference in the community.
“It gives them a chance to give something back, also to get out and get together,” she said.
In teams of two, the employees scoured the roads of Columbus for an hour and a half. Parsons said she estimated the amount of debris to be close to the one ton collected last year.
“Through this annual event, Golden staff is able to take action and do their part in creating a sustainable future,” said Parsons. “We’re working together for a great cause and hoping this effort will influence other communities to participate as well.”
“This company has been grown by many people sharing their own passions for what they do and in turn reshaping what we are as a company,” said Golden CEO Mark Golden. “Together we have proven that business can do good things, and have committed to a legacy that doing good things creates a good and sustainable company.”
According to Safety and Health Specialist Alysen Parsons, who has coordinated the event for the last five years, more than 60 percent of Golden’s employees pitched in to clean up approximately 45 miles of road in the area.
“It’s the highest turnout we’ve had for the event, but we’ve been increasing steadily each year,” she said.
Parsons explained they only missed two roads in the town in order to cover two miles of State Route 80, which she said needed a few extra hands due the amount of garbage.
Last year, the group collected more than a ton of garbage, which was brought to the county landfill on a 20-yard roll-off provided by Bert Adams Disposal. According to a press release by Jodi O’Dell, corporate communications specialist, the waste disposal company has supported the event for the last five years
Golden Artist provides the vests, garbage bags and money for disposal of the garbage. New York State also provided garbage bags for the clean-up of Rt. 80.
O’Dell explained that one of the benefits of working at Golden is the 40 hours of paid community service time offered to each employee every year. This time can be spent on a variety of projects, both through the company and individually, with the Earth Day clean-up being just one of many opportunities offered throughout the year since 2005.
Parsons said employees who participated were enthusiastic about the event and worked hard to make a difference in the community.
“It gives them a chance to give something back, also to get out and get together,” she said.
In teams of two, the employees scoured the roads of Columbus for an hour and a half. Parsons said she estimated the amount of debris to be close to the one ton collected last year.
“Through this annual event, Golden staff is able to take action and do their part in creating a sustainable future,” said Parsons. “We’re working together for a great cause and hoping this effort will influence other communities to participate as well.”
“This company has been grown by many people sharing their own passions for what they do and in turn reshaping what we are as a company,” said Golden CEO Mark Golden. “Together we have proven that business can do good things, and have committed to a legacy that doing good things creates a good and sustainable company.”
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