Itronics Award Winning Clean Materials Technology
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Itronics, under the leadership of its President, Dr. John Whitney, has developed and is now operating the only vertically integrated, fully permitted facility in the United States, that uses its break through “Beneficial Use Photochemical, Silver, and Water Recycling Technology” to convert photographic liquid waste into pure silver and GOLD’n GRO liquid fertilizers. Itronics is the only company in the world with vertically integrated “zero waste” photochemical recycling technology that produces highly effective liquid fertilizers for agriculture. Itronics and its President, Dr. John Whitney have received international recognition for developing “zero waste” clean technology that maximizes raw material sustainability for the 140 year old photographic industry and produces highly effective environmentally compatible GOLD’n GRO liquid fertilizers for use in suburban and rural horticulture and agriculture.
2019 - Itronics awarded EDAWN Small Company Sustainability Leadership Award
2015 - Itronics awarded EDAWN Existing Industry Award; Manufacturing Excellence Award
2012 - Itronics named Medium Entrepreneurial Technology Company of the Year by NCET Technology Awards
2008 - Itronics named Green Company of the Year by the Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
2007 - Dr. John Whitney named northern Nevada Entrepreneur of the Year—Agriculture/Environment
2006 - Itronics named International Green Hero by the Green Organization, London, England
2005 - GOLD’n GRO top 10 new technologies representing the best of agricultural innovation by CAAR
2005 - Itronics awarded USA Gold at the International Green Apple Environmental Awards in London, England
2005 - Itronics awarded second place (IchemE), Worldwide Environmental Awards in London, England
2005 - Dr. John Whitney honored as “Scot of the Year” by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans for his work to recycle photochemicals
2001 - Itronics was one of five finalists for the 2001 Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Award
2000 - Dr. John Whitney was selected as Nevada’s Inventor of the year
2000 - Dr. John Whitney, Silver Star Award for making significant contribution to northern Nevada’s Truckee Meadows quality of life
2015 - Itronics awarded EDAWN Existing Industry Award; Manufacturing Excellence Award
2012 - Itronics named Medium Entrepreneurial Technology Company of the Year by NCET Technology Awards
2008 - Itronics named Green Company of the Year by the Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
2007 - Dr. John Whitney named northern Nevada Entrepreneur of the Year—Agriculture/Environment
2006 - Itronics named International Green Hero by the Green Organization, London, England
2005 - GOLD’n GRO top 10 new technologies representing the best of agricultural innovation by CAAR
2005 - Itronics awarded USA Gold at the International Green Apple Environmental Awards in London, England
2005 - Itronics awarded second place (IchemE), Worldwide Environmental Awards in London, England
2005 - Dr. John Whitney honored as “Scot of the Year” by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans for his work to recycle photochemicals
2001 - Itronics was one of five finalists for the 2001 Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Award
2000 - Dr. John Whitney was selected as Nevada’s Inventor of the year
2000 - Dr. John Whitney, Silver Star Award for making significant contribution to northern Nevada’s Truckee Meadows quality of life
With the receipt of the Kirkpatrick award, the IChemE award, the Green Apple award and now the Green Hero award, Itronics has gained international recognition for its zero waste recycling program for the worldwide Photographic Industry. This major breakthrough for the 140 year old Photographic Industry is an example of technology that can be developed to enable materials using industries to completely convert their waste streams into usable goods. The Photographic Industry can now be a truly “Green Industry” and a world leader in maximizing global resource sustainability and improving agriculture by globally supporting and promoting this leading edge clean technology.
Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award (Engineering Magazine)
The aim of the Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award is to recognize and honor the most noteworthy chemical-engineering technology commercialized anywhere in the world during the two years prior to a given award year. Chemical Engineering magazine has awarded this biennial prize continuously since 1933.
https://www.chemengonline.com/kirkpatrick-award/
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is a multi-national institution with primary offices in the UK and Australia. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society. IChemE members can be found in a wide range of industry sectors, and at different stages of their careers. They play a key role in our governance and day-to-day operations. IChemE is led by members, supports members and serves society.
https://www.icheme.org/about-us/
International Green Apple Environment Awards (The Green Organization)
Established in 1994, we are an independent, international, non-profit, non-political environment group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world. Key to these aims are our International Green Apple Environment Awards, presented every year in the Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, to companies, councils and communities who are doing their best for the environment. We also run the Green World Awards, presented every year in a different country.
http://thegreenorganisation.info/what-is-the-green-organisation-2/
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
https://www.edawn.org/about/
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest educational and networking organization, is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit that produces programs and events to help people explore business and technology. NCET’s award-winning programs include the NCET Small Business Expo, the NCET Tech Awards and the monthly Tech Wednesday, Special Event, Biz Bite and Biz Cafe events. NCET’s programs are possible only through the generous support of people like you, so please consider becoming a member, sponsor or volunteer, or by attending or exhibiting at one of NCET’s many programs and events. NCET is funded by memberships, sponsorships and program revenues. NCET is not affiliated with the State of Nevada or the University of Nevada and receives no state or Federal funding.
https://ncet.org/category/tech-awards/
Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR)
Established in 1995, the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) is a member-driven non-for-profit association representing Canada’s ag retailers. CAAR’s diverse membership represents the entire crop inputs sector: fertilizer, crop protection, biotechnology, seed, services, storage and handling, and equipment. With over 575 members, representing retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and industry associations, CAAR’s strength and reputation is growing. As the recognized voice for retail, CAAR advocates on behalf of all of Canada’s ag retailers to ensure that their voice is represented consistently and ethically with regulators, industry groups and to the public.
https://caar.org/
The aim of the Kirkpatrick Chemical Engineering Achievement Award is to recognize and honor the most noteworthy chemical-engineering technology commercialized anywhere in the world during the two years prior to a given award year. Chemical Engineering magazine has awarded this biennial prize continuously since 1933.
https://www.chemengonline.com/kirkpatrick-award/
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is a multi-national institution with primary offices in the UK and Australia. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society. IChemE members can be found in a wide range of industry sectors, and at different stages of their careers. They play a key role in our governance and day-to-day operations. IChemE is led by members, supports members and serves society.
https://www.icheme.org/about-us/
International Green Apple Environment Awards (The Green Organization)
Established in 1994, we are an independent, international, non-profit, non-political environment group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world. Key to these aims are our International Green Apple Environment Awards, presented every year in the Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, to companies, councils and communities who are doing their best for the environment. We also run the Green World Awards, presented every year in a different country.
http://thegreenorganisation.info/what-is-the-green-organisation-2/
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) is a private/public partnership established in 1983, committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
https://www.edawn.org/about/
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET)
NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest educational and networking organization, is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit that produces programs and events to help people explore business and technology. NCET’s award-winning programs include the NCET Small Business Expo, the NCET Tech Awards and the monthly Tech Wednesday, Special Event, Biz Bite and Biz Cafe events. NCET’s programs are possible only through the generous support of people like you, so please consider becoming a member, sponsor or volunteer, or by attending or exhibiting at one of NCET’s many programs and events. NCET is funded by memberships, sponsorships and program revenues. NCET is not affiliated with the State of Nevada or the University of Nevada and receives no state or Federal funding.
https://ncet.org/category/tech-awards/
Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR)
Established in 1995, the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) is a member-driven non-for-profit association representing Canada’s ag retailers. CAAR’s diverse membership represents the entire crop inputs sector: fertilizer, crop protection, biotechnology, seed, services, storage and handling, and equipment. With over 575 members, representing retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, consultants and industry associations, CAAR’s strength and reputation is growing. As the recognized voice for retail, CAAR advocates on behalf of all of Canada’s ag retailers to ensure that their voice is represented consistently and ethically with regulators, industry groups and to the public.
https://caar.org/