America Recycles Day

Trex Awarded Three Prestigious Accolades for Sustainability

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목요일, 12월 7, 2023
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Trex was recognized for its commitment to manufacturing sustainably made, wood-alternative decking, using 95% recycled and reclaimed materials.

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  • Trex was recognized for its commitment to manufacturing sustainably made, wood-alternative decking, using 95% recycled and reclaimed materials.
  • Rounding out a sustainability trifecta, Trex was named one of the 100 Best ESG Companies for 2023 by Investor’s Business Daily (IBD).
  • Trex was selected from more than 6,000 global companies based on its high composite score for ESG sustainability.
  • Trex’s newest decking offering, Trex Signature® , also earned recognition for its beauty, performance and sustainability.

In Celebration of America Recycles Day, Ripple Glass Partners with Owens Corning to expand Glass Recycling Program in Atlanta

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수요일, 11월 15, 2023
Rippled glass, Glass, CertainTeed, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Home, Recycling, Collection, Charm, CO2, Owens Corning, Knauf, Marketing, Social media, America Recycles Day, The Home Depot, Johns Manville, Sand, Temperature, SVP, Glass fiber, Atlanta

Ripple Glass will host glass recycling events, swag giveaways and a social media campaign to support the collection program, with bins in their bold purple color.

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  • Ripple Glass will host glass recycling events, swag giveaways and a social media campaign to support the collection program, with bins in their bold purple color.
  • With the mantra "Give Glass a Second Life™", Ripple Glass launched their expansion in Atlanta earlier this year and collects more than 1.6 million pounds of glass each week nationwide.
  • "What better way to honor America Recycles Day on November 15th than to launch the first Ripple Glass – Owens Corning sponsored collection bin at Atlanta's CHaRM / Live Thrive , a well-respected non-profit in the area," said Laura Hennemann, SVP, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Ripple Glass.
  • "We are proud to work with Ripple Glass on this exciting recycling effort," said Eric Miller, Marketing Leader, Owens Corning – Home Center.

Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program Highlights Positive Impact of Textile Recycling Efforts on America Recycles Day

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월요일, 10월 30, 2023
Retail, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Recycling, Women, Environment, Teens, Children, Men, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Family, Textiles, Consumer, Fashion, Life, Jeans, America Recycles Day, Cotton Incorporated, Textile, 2014 Blue Jeans Go Green 200, Keep America Beautiful, Food, Multimedia

Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program closes the loop on textile waste by reusing denim made from cotton and recycling well-loved pieces.

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  • Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program closes the loop on textile waste by reusing denim made from cotton and recycling well-loved pieces.
  • If denim is made of at least 90% cotton, users can recycle it through Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program.
  • This America Recycles Day, Cotton Incorporated encourages consumers to join the commitment to recycling and wearing sustainable clothes, like denim made from cotton.
  • To learn more about Cotton Incorporated and the Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program, visit the website .

Trex and Keep Arkansas Beautiful Awarded “Recycling Education Program of the Year”

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월요일, 9월 18, 2023
Partnership, Education, ARC, Port, Earth Day, Recycling, Trex Company, Inc., America Recycles Day, Bryant Public Schools, School, Student, KAB, Polyethylene, Trex, Colby Jones, Environment, Conference

“Through our partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful, we were able to further elevate the program and engage even more schools across Arkansas, diverting thousands of pounds of discarded plastic film from landfills and waterways.

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  • “Through our partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful, we were able to further elevate the program and engage even more schools across Arkansas, diverting thousands of pounds of discarded plastic film from landfills and waterways.
  • Eleven Arkansas schools participated in the 2022-23 program collecting a combined total of nearly 3,000 pounds of recyclable plastic film.
  • “Programs like the NexTrex Challenge help to shape young minds and encourage a lifetime of environmental consciousness,” noted Colbie Jones, director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful.
  • PHOTO CAPTION: Harold Ford (center), president of Arkansas Recycling Coalition, presents the award for “2023 Recycling Education Program of the Year” to Stephanie Hicks (left), materials and recycling programs manager for Trex Company and Colbie Jones (right), director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful.

TEAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO LEAD BATTERY INDUSTRY FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE

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수요일, 9월 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Battery Council International (BCI), its member companies and its strategic marketing partner, Activated Growth, are proof that years of collective dedication can create successful results. Case in point: BCI has won a 2023 Platinum dotComm Team Achievement Award. The honor acknowledges a years-long program, the Advancing Lead Battery Communications Initiative (ALBCI), to educate policymakers and stakeholders on the facts of lead batteries as a critical, sustainable energy storage solution.

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  • The honor acknowledges a years-long program, the Advancing Lead Battery Communications Initiative (ALBCI), to educate policymakers and stakeholders on the facts of lead batteries as a critical, sustainable energy storage solution.
  • The Team Achievement Award recognizes a team whose body of work has created significant impact.
  • "Receiving the Team Achievement Award for our collective body of work is an honor that resonates both professionally and personally," shared Dry.
  • Personally, this award reflects the dedication and passion invested by each team member, underscoring our commitment to advancing the industry.

Charter Next Generation Awards Grassroots K-12 Schools Cash for Ranking Top 100 in Trex Company's National Recycling Challenge

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월요일, 5월 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools coast to coast are being rewarded for recycling polyethylene (PE) films thanks to Charter Next Generation's sponsorship of the 2022-23 Trex Recycling Challenge.

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  • CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools coast to coast are being rewarded for recycling polyethylene (PE) films thanks to Charter Next Generation's sponsorship of the 2022-23 Trex Recycling Challenge.
  • The Trex Recycling Challenge is an annual competition that challenges students to collect and recycle as much PE film as possible over five months between America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) and Earth Day (April 22).
  • Charter Next Generation, one of North America's principal producers of sustainable, innovative material science solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities, proudly sponsored the nationwide competition for the second year, donating $59,500 to this year's initiative.
  • By the end of this year's competition, six passionate schools met those criteria and reaped the benefits of their hard work.

Trex and CNG Team Up to Celebrate Top Student Recyclers

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금요일, 4월 28, 2023
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Twelve schools from across the country were honored during a live ceremony where more than $50,000 in prizes was awarded.

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  • Twelve schools from across the country were honored during a live ceremony where more than $50,000 in prizes was awarded.
  • “CNG is thrilled to once again be a part of this important and impactful program,” said Kathy Bolhous, Chief Executive Officer of Charter Next Generation.
  • For more information about the Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, visit NexTrex.com .
  • To learn more about Trex composite decking and outdoor living products, go to Trex.com .

Winmark - the Resale Company Announces Resale Partnership with CCM Hockey

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화요일, 4월 25, 2023
CCM (ice hockey), Sport, Partnership, Life, Play It Again Sports, America Recycles Day, CCM, Environment, Social media, Winmark, Hockey

MINNEAPOLIS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winmark Corporation announced today that it has entered into a partnership with CCM (Sport Maska Inc.) – the iconic Canadian hockey gear manufacturer with a rich history of equipping the best hockey players in the world.

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  • The partnership will offer customers the opportunity to extend the life of their used hockey equipment and contribute to a more sustainable future.
  • "CCM was a natural choice for us because of our existing partnership and their long-standing reputation for providing hockey players with top-notch gear for over a century.
  • "CCM Hockey is proud to partner with Winmark and Play It Again Sports to promote sustainability in the hockey community.
  • We are thrilled to be working with Winmark and Play It Again Sports and look forward to making a positive impact together," stated Justin Reynolds, Brand Marketing Manager at CCM Hockey.

Mycocycle Announces Addition of Two Experienced Leaders

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목요일, 12월 1, 2022
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BOLNGBROOK, Ill., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mycocycle, Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced that it has hired Daniel Reyes as Vice President of Research and Innovation and Colin Litow as Vice President of Operations and Product Development.

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  • "I am very excited to have Daniel and Colin join us to lead our research and operations," stated Joanne Rodriguez, Mycocycle founder and CEO.
  • "The combination of Daniel's research with Colin's strong product development background will position Mycocycle for continued growth and success."
  • In his new role of Vice President of Innovation and Research, Reyes will be assuming the overarching research for Mycocycle U.S., Mexico and Poland.
  • Litow comes to Mycocycle from Continuus Materials, a circular waste-to-value manufacturer that uses paper and plastic waste to manufacture building products.

Casella celebrates 45 Years of Recycling on America Recycles Day

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수요일, 11월 16, 2022
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In 2021, our operations were responsible for managing more than 1.2 million tons of recyclable material, including 700,000 tons of household, commercial, and industrial recycling.

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  • In 2021, our operations were responsible for managing more than 1.2 million tons of recyclable material, including 700,000 tons of household, commercial, and industrial recycling.
  • We have set an ambitious target to exceed 2 million tons annually of recycling materials by 2030.
  • Over the past two years, Casella has invested approximately $30 million in its Resource Solutions operations, which include its recycling processing facilities.
  • Were proud to have celebrated each America Recycles Day since its inception in 1997, and even prouder to say that we have been at the forefront of the recycling movement for 45 years, Casella said.