MANHEIM, Pa., (Sept. 23, 2013) – As part of a national partnership with American Rivers, a group of more than 100 employees from Manheim Pennsylvania volunteered to collect more than 800 pounds of litter and debris along a half-mile stretch of Chiques Creek (pronounced Chickies) shoreline on Sept. 21. The group also beautified the grounds of the brand-new Manheim Auto Auction Exhibition Center.
“We are delighted to officially dedicate the new Manheim Auto Auction Exhibition Center, and participate in our third river cleanup project,” said Tim Van Dam, market vice president for the northeast market that includes Manheim Auto Auction in Manheim, Pa. “We care about the environment and our community. Today’s event allows our employees to once again get their feet wet, literally, in the fight to keep Chiques Creek clean, and help put the finishing touches on the new facility that will benefit the community.”
The volunteers spent two hours planting more than 100 plants and shrubs, spreading two truckloads full of mulch and picking up litter and debris, including old building materials, iron rods, tires, logs, and other debris this morning. Among the items collected, volunteers picked up a 35-foot long iron rod, wood building materials, three tires and 20 bags of debris weighing nearly 400 pounds.
The volunteers also installed landscaping, planted shrubs and trees, and spread mulch that beautified the exterior of the new Manheim Auto Auction Exhibition Center, located on East Adele Road about 1½ miles from Manheim Pennsylvania operating location. Plants were provided by the generosity of the Manheim Farm Show Committee in partnership with Cox Conserves and American Rivers.
The cleanup portion of the project is part of the “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability project. “Go Green with Manheim,” falls under its parent company’s program called Cox Conserves, a national sustainability program led by Manheim's parent company – Cox Enterprises, Inc. American Rivers, a national river conservation organization, is a national partner of Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Volunteers like this group from Manheim Pennsylvania help American Rivers restore and protect rivers and clean water.
“We are proud to partner with Manheim today,” said Peter Roquemore, National River Cleanup Manager for American Rivers. “Manheim and its parent company, Cox Enterprises, are doing so much to help keep our rivers clean. Our organization could not restore and protect rivers and clean water without the dedication of volunteers like this Manheim group.”
The creek flows about two miles from the grounds of the auto remarketing facility, which is located at 1190 Lancaster Road in Manheim, and next to the new Manheim Auto Auction Exhibition Center. A dedication ceremony for the new community facility will be held prior to the volunteer event.
River cleanups are important because millions of tons of trash wind up in our nation’s rivers and streams each year due to litter and illegal dump sites. Trash is more than just an eyesore as it can contaminate drinking water and threaten the lives of all of us who depend on it.
Here are some facts about American rivers and their importance:
Today’s cleanup event is part of the “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability project. “Go Green with Manheim,” falls under its parent company’s program called Cox Conserves, a national sustainability program led by Manheim's parent company Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Launched in 2007, Cox Conserves seeks to reduce Cox Enterprises' energy consumption by embracing renewable forms of energy, conserving natural resources and inspiring eco-friendly behavior. The program engages each of the company's major subsidiaries: Cox Communications, Manheim, Cox Media Group and AutoTrader.com.
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 106 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
About American Rivers (www.americanrivers.org)
American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and an annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® campaign. Headquartered in Washington, DC, American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 100,000 supporters, members, and volunteers.
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