NexTrex Launches National Drop-Off Directory for Plastic Bag and Film Recycling
18 Septembre 2024 - 3:00PM
Amid increasing concern related to plastic bag and film recycling,
Trex Company [NYSE:TREX] is making it easier than ever for
Americans to responsibly dispose of plastic film waste. The leading
manufacturer of high-performance composite decking and railing is
proud to announce the launch of the NexTrex® Plastic Recycling
Drop-Off Directory, the country’s only online searchable platform
dedicated to connecting eco-minded Americans with Trex recycling
partners in their local communities. With locations in all 50
states, the nationwide directory fills a gap in the marketplace,
offering a comprehensive resource that empowers individuals to
contribute to a greener planet by diverting plastic bag and film
waste from landfills and waterways.
“Plastic film is a tricky material that cannot be recycled in
curbside bins with other recyclable materials, such as paper,
cardboard and glass,” explained Stephanie Hicks, Materials and
Recycling Programs Manager for Trex Company. “The NexTrex
program offers a simple way for people to dispose of flexible
plastic waste responsibly and confidently. When you drop off
plastic bags and film at a NexTrex recycling location, you know
exactly where those materials are going and how they will be
used.”
Since first inventing composite decking, Trex has built a
successful business from recycled polyethylene (PE) plastic, a core
ingredient in its world-famous composite decking, which is made
from up to 95% recycled and reclaimed materials. One of the largest
recyclers of PE film in North America, the company reclaims and
repurposes more than 300 million pounds of discarded plastic
material annually. Among its primary sources are grocery stores and
other retailers who partner with Trex to responsibly dispose of
shrink wrap, pallet wrap, and other flexible plastic materials used
in their operations. More than 10,000 of these stores also serve as
public-facing drop-off locations with dedicated bins posted in
their stores where local community members can recycle plastic bag
and film materials that qualify to be used by Trex. These include
everyday items such as grocery/retail bags, produce bags, sandwich
bags, case overwrap, plastic wrap from paper towels and toilet
paper, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaner bags, bubble wrap and
flexible shipping pouches. A full list of qualifying materials can
be found at www.NexTrex.com.
Through the new NexTrex Plastic Recycling Drop-off Directory,
people can simply type in their city, state or zip code to find
NexTrex recycling partners in their area. The directory currently
includes approximately 10,000 drop-off locations across all 50
states, including Alaska and Hawaii. New locations will continue to
be added as more retailers join the NexTrex program. The directory
site also invites visitors to suggest alternate locations and
provide feedback for program improvements.
“This directory reinforces Trex’s involvement in the entire
recycling process, from the collection and processing of plastic
film to the creation of sustainable outdoor living products,” noted
Dave Heglas, Senior Director, Recycled Materials for Trex Company.
“Unlike other retail recycling programs, we actively manage the
process from start to finish to ensure the plastics that are
dropped off at our partner locations successfully make their way to
Trex where they are given new life as beautiful and sustainable
Trex decking.”
Founded on the principle that value can be derived from
discarded materials, Trex has continuously managed plastic
recycling programs for the past three decades. Over the past 30
years, the company has diverted more than 5 billion pounds of PE
film from landfills and waterways.
“We are proud to be a successful proof-of-concept that, when
done properly and mindfully, plastic recycling is absolutely viable
and not a myth,” added Hicks. “Our goal is to make the world a
better place one plastic bag at a time.”
To find a NexTrex recycling location near you, go to the new
NexTrex Plastic Recycling Drop-off Directory at NexTrex.com. For
more information about Trex outdoor living products, visit
Trex.com.
About Trex CompanyFor more than 30 years, Trex
Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the
composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1
brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck
railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor
living products. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the
industry’s strongest distribution network with products sold
through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents.
Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a
comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage,
flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas,
spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture –
all marketed under the Trex® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex
is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor
Decking* 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024). The company was also
recently included on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable
U.S. Companies 2024, named one of America’s Most Responsible
Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG
Companies for 2023 by Investor’s Business Daily. For more
information, visit Trex.com. You may also follow Trex on Facebook
(trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn
(trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and
Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos
on the brand’s YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).
*Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary
Lifestory Research 2021-2024 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor
Decking studies. Study results are based on experiences and
perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit
www.lifestoryresearch.com.
Contact: Abigail CoxL.C. Williams & Associates
312/565-3900acox@lcwa.com
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