The Ring Leader Reporter

Ring Leader recycling program honored to be invited to Disney Earth Day Expo

Hi-Cones’ Ring Leader Recycling Program was honored to be invited to participate in Walt Disney’s Earth Day Expos, which are hosted across Walt Disney properties for the Cast Members during the month of April each year.Click here to read the article.

Hi-Cone & Ring Leader’s Adopt-a-Beach 2011: another record breaking year

Hi-Cone adopted Osterman Beach when it joined the Alliance for the Great Lake’s Adopt A-Beach program 19 years ago and Hi-Cone volunteers turned out in record numbers this year to clean the Lake Michigan Shore. Hi-Cone’s Adopt-A-Beach was supported by Senn High School students who worked diligently and also conducted some of their own research .Click here to read the article.

The Straight Dope: Ask Cecil

The Straight Dope, is a popular fact-finding, question-and-answer newspaper column that is syndicated in thirty newspapers and is available at their site of the same name. It has this some very interesting facts about six pack rings and debunks some common misconceptions in their “Ask Cecil” Column.Click here to read the article.

Hi-Cone & Ring Leader Volunteers ‘Sweep’ Osterman Beach

As part of its ongoingsupport for environmental causes, Hi- Cone has worked with the Alliance for the Great Lakes for nearly 20 years to enhance awareness about preserving and protecting some 1,700 miles of Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Click here for the full article.

Recycling Enthusiast Brings Ring Leader to Southwest Airlines

Native Oregonian Sheila DiPace says environmental awareness is in her DNA.Click here to read how the Ring Leader program is "taking off" at Southwest Airlines.

Keep America Beautiful has honored ITW with its Vision for America Award

In his remarks at the presentation, KAB CEO Matt McKenna praised ITW for the positive impact it has had in local communities nationwide. Click here for the full article.

A Ring Leader Fun Day Show was used to reward top student recyclers

For the last seven years, Hi-Cone has sponsored a competition among junior schools located in Bridgend, Wales, to recycle six-pack rings, which the children call Ringos. Click here to read about the fun!

Students in Indiana achieve Ring Leader milestone as part of recycling education program

Students in a rural school district in Indiana collected 1,900 six-pack rings for Hi-Cone's Ring Leader recycling program. Click here to read about our young achievers.

Hi-Cone accepts invitation to participate in Walt Disney World's Earth Day Celebration

Hi-Cone participated in Walt Disney World's (WDW) Environmentality Celebration on April 17 at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort to commemorate Earth Day. Click here to read more about Disney and Ring Leader.

Ring Leader & Hi-Cone lead another Beach Sweep in Chicago with the Adopt-a-Beach program

Hi-Cone worked with the Alliance for the Great Lakes on its Adopt-a-Beach program at Chicago's Osterman Beach to collect and record accumulated debris. Click here for the full article.

Hi-Cone supports Illinois Recycling Association

Hi-Cone supports the Illinois Recycling Association to enhance our involvement and leadership in promoting conservation of natural resources, and as part of our ongoing support for responsible use of packaging materials. Click here to read more.

Environmental Facts on Hi-Cone Plastic Ring Carrier

All Hi-Cone plastic ring carriers sold worldwide are made from a special low-density polyethylene plastic, which is 100 percent photodegradable. Click here for more information on ring carriers.

Chain of Hope on the Mall — A Success

The "Chain of Hope" was held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. You can read about this success story in the letters, pictures and reports from the Chain of Hope on the Mall.