About the Sponsor: Virco Inc

After getting started over 57 years ago in southern California with a single customer, Virco Inc. has become America's leading furniture manufacturer for the K–12 market. In addition, Virco's resource-recovery and recycling program has been repeatedly honored by local, state, and national organizations.

In 2003, the United States Environmental Protection Agency recognized Virco as a charter member of its WasteWise Hall of Fame. And in 2006, Virco introduced the classroom furniture industry's first Take-Back program, which helps qualifying schools recycle components from selected out-of-service furniture items. For more information on Virco Inc., visit www.virco.com.