CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News release) -- Novolex^® brand Eco-Products^® has been named the winner of the Bronze Stevie^® Award in the Reuse and Recycle category of The 23^rd Annual American Business Awards^® for its new Veda™ line of reusable containers.

Developed in partnership with reuse systems innovator OZZI^®, Veda brand containers are designed for durability, repeated use and seamless integration into foodservice operations. They feature OZZI's proprietary tracking and collection technology and are primarily designed for closed-system environments like colleges and universities, corporate campuses, military bases and hospitals. Made from durable polypropylene, the containers have been tested to withstand a minimum of 1,000 commercial washes and are certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to meet food protection and safety standards.

"Reuse is a critically important element of the waste diversion toolkit," said Wendell Simonson, Director of Marketing at Eco-Products. "We're excited to bring the same passion to reusable systems that has defined our approach to compostability, and believe the two solutions can be complementary while reuse gains traction."

By fully implementing trackable Veda containers, foodservice operations can reduce landfill waste, conserve valuable raw materials, reduce energy use and save on long-term costs.

Each Veda container features a unique barcode compatible with OZZI's collection systems, which include "smart" return machines that scan the containers and reward users with a token or other incentive for returning the containers to be rewashed and reused. These systems, which support integration with platforms like CBORD and Atrium, are achieving up to 97% collection rates in closed-loop programs across campuses, corporate sites and hospitals.

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for the American Business Awards in a wide range of categories. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning "crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 10. Tickets are now on sale.

"Organizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation," said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. "The 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence and hard work."

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2025 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.

More information about Veda and other sustainable products can be found at www.novolex.com and www.ecoproducts.com.

About Eco-Products, PBC  
Eco-Products^®, a Novolex^® brand and certified B Corp, is a leading provider of foodservice packaging made from renewable, recycled, and reusable materials. Eco-Products offers packaging with real environmental benefits, works with customers to improve composting and recycling, and collaborates with the broader industry to shift how businesses and consumers think about and manage waste. Visit www.ecoproducts.com for more information.