MADISON (WKOW) -- In celebration of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.

The DNR is recognizing 22 organizations for their recycling efforts that go beyond what is required by Wisconsin law.

“This year marks a new record high number of Recycling Excellence Award winners,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator. “The number of nominations we received exemplified an outstanding commitment to recycling, upcycling and food waste reduction.”

The recognized organizations have made significant strides in recycling and waste minimization.

The list includes Shorewood Elementary School, which educates students about recycling both in a

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