Deterra System Awards & Recognition
The award-winning Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is trusted by drug misuse prevention organizations nationwide for safe, effective drug destruction. Learn more about Deterra’s endorsements and awards below.
BIG Sustainability Initiative of the Year
The Deterra Household Mailing Program was named a Sustainability Initiative of the Year in the 2024 Sustainability Awards. This prestigious award, hosted by Business Intelligence Group, honors organizations worldwide that have made sustainability a core part of their business practices.
The Sustainability Awards program recognizes companies, projects, people and products of all sizes across various industries. This year’s program received submissions highlighting a global dedication to environmental responsibility and innovation.
Silver Stevie Award
Deterra was honored with a 2024 Silver Stevie® Award in the “Products in the Area of Sustainability and Climate Protection” category in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards. Deterra products were recognized for their focus on sustainability throughout the product lifecycle, from bio-based plastic packaging to using wind-generated energy.
The Stevie Awards are the world’s premier business awards, created to honor and generate public recognition of organizations’ achievements and positive contributions. Over 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration this year.
BIG Sustainability Product of the Year
The Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System was named 2022 BIG Sustainability Product of the Year. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG), the Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams and organizations who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission.
For-profit and not-for-profit organizations of all sizes submitted nominations to reward team members and gain exposure for the organization, its initiatives, and the exemplary accomplishments of its leaders as they work to reduce their impact on our environment. Award applicants are judged by a panel of volunteer judges who themselves are leaders and experts in business.
SEAL Business Sustainability Awards
The Deterra System has received three Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) Awards since 2021. The SEAL Awards recognize global companies, leaders and products that make measurable contributions to sustainability that will positively impact the environment now and in the future.
Deterra was recognized in the Sustainable Product category, which honors innovative and impactful products that are literally “purpose-built” for a sustainable future.
CADCA & DEA Educational Foundation Endorsements
The DEA Educational Foundation and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) have endorsed Deterra System products for the safe destruction of unused medications. Deterra is the only product of any kind that either organization has endorsed in their more than 30-year histories.
Read the official endorsement letters to learn why Deterra is trusted by these drug abuse prevention agencies to help stop substance misuse.
County Executives of America Endorsement
County Executives of America (CEA), the nation’s only non-partisan association dedicated to serving chief elected county officials, has endorsed the Deterra System for proper deactivation and disposal of unwanted medications and illicit drugs.
CEA trusts Deterra’s innovative packaging and proprietary activated carbon technology to help counties reduce the supply of unused drugs available for misuse and prevent environmental harm.
Humanitarian of the Year Award
Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., creator of the Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System, was presented with the 2018 CADCA Humanitarian of the Year Award at the 20th annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards dinner.
The award recognizes the company for its outstanding philanthropy, national leadership, and special attention to helping create a world of safe, healthy and drug-free communities.
Ending the opioid crisis requires a collective effort to get evidence-based prevention methods into the hands of those who need them most. Increasing access to at-home drug deactivation and disposal resources is key to preventing unused medications from becoming sources of misuse or environmental harm.”
