CARY – AptarGroup Inc.'s environmental initiatives have others turning green with envy.

The global supplier of innovative dispensing systems for the personal care, fragrance/cosmetic, pharmaceutical, household and food/beverage markets was named one of the county's most environmentally conscientious companies by the McHenry County Department of Health.

Established in 1994, the health department's Green Awards recognize exemplary efforts and activities by residents, businesses, institutions and organizations to increase solid waste reduction and recycling in McHenry County. Recipients were chosen based upon creative programming and/or filling a niche in solid waste recycling that wouldn’t otherwise be available.