Learning to recycle just got more rewarding for K-12 students
nationwide, who now have the chance to win a cash prize for their
school by participating in the Trex® Plastic Film Recycling
Challenge. Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of
wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced the program’s
first-ever financial rewards for top recyclers, made possible
through a corporate sponsorship by Charter Next Generation (CNG),
one of the leading providers of specialty polyethylene films in
North America. CNG’s sponsorship aims to broaden adoption of the
recycling program among schools nationwide and increase the overall
amount of plastic film material recycled and upcycled into Trex’s
world-famous composite decking.
Now in its 15th year, the annual competition challenges students
to collect and recycle as much polyethylene plastic film as
possible over a six-month period between America Recycles Day (Nov.
15) and Earth Day (April 22). Aside from earning an A+ for their
schools by learning to give new life to discarded plastic film,
top-performing schools can win high-performance Trex products for
their campuses and, for the first time ever, cash prizes to use
toward student education, supplies and programming, thanks to the
partnership and generosity of CNG.
“CNG is incredibly excited to partner with Trex on its annual
Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Through this sponsorship, we hope
to ignite the competitive spirits of students and schools across
the country while teaching them about the recyclability of plastic
films,” said Kathy Bolhous, chief executive officer at CNG.
New to this year’s program, CNG’s sponsorship funds bolster
Trex’s continued efforts to increase recycling program adoption and
youth participation nationwide. Gifts of $5,000 each will be
awarded to the individual elementary, middle and high schools that
recycle the most plastic film overall during the collection period.
Additionally, $2,500 will be awarded to the schools at each level
who recycle the second highest amount of plastic film material. A
special award of $2,500 will also be presented to the school that
most creatively and widely promotes its recycling efforts through
social media and grassroots community outreach.
In addition to the financial rewards from CNG, Trex will award
prizes to top recyclers based on grade level, school size and
region. The winning schools per capita will earn high-performance
Trex products to help beautify their campuses, and every
participating school will receive a special gift from Trex in
appreciation for their efforts and contributions.
During the program’s six-month collection window, participating
schools must weigh and report their collection totals to Trex each
month before delivering the recycled plastic to designated drop-off
points in their communities. Schools can earn extra points and
boost their chances of winning CNG’s creativity reward by
proactively promoting their recycling efforts in local media or
school and community newsletters, along with sharing posts and
photos of their collection progress on social media using the
#TrexRecyclingChallenge and #Recycle2Win hashtags.
To enroll in the Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, schools can
sign up by simply completing a short form on www.recycle.trex.com.
Once enrolled, Trex makes participation easy by supplying each
school with a turnkey toolkit, including detailed instructions,
promotional materials, recycling bins and a list of qualifying
recyclable materials, which range from plastic grocery bags and
newspaper sleeves to cereal liners and plastic case overwraps for
paper products, bottles, and cans. Schools can also leverage the
easy-to-navigate Trex recycling website, which features educational
content and resources. Plus, on January 31, CNG will launch a
dedicated Recycle2Win.com landing page, where schools and others
can view a Plastic Film Recycling Challenge leaderboard to track
their schools’ success, engage via social media, and learn more
about plastic film recycling.
“CNG’s involvement as a corporate sponsor really ups the ante
for schools and elevates the program to a whole new level,” said
Zach Lauer, vice president of supply chain at Trex Company. “We
can’t wait to see all the creative ways students are going to
promote their participation in real time and engage their
communities to get involved in our turnkey recycling program.”
Built on green values, Trex® composite decking is manufactured
from 95% recycled materials, including a mix of reclaimed wood and
polyethylene plastic film. Each year, the company repurposes
approximately 850 million pounds of recycled and reclaimed material
– including more than 1.5 billion plastic bags – in the making of
its industry-leading composite decking and outdoor living products,
making it one of the largest recyclers of plastic film in North
America.
As one of the leading providers of specialty polyethylene films
to the North American market, CNG has a high focus on diverting
plastic film from landfills by developing materials that are
readily recyclable and proactively promoting the importance of
recycling. The company is a long-time participant in the NexTrex™
Recycling Program and worked closely with Trex on its GreenArrow™
platform of sustainable films for flexible packaging to ensure
their suitability for the Trex recycling stream.
“CNG and Trex have long shared a vision to drive circularity for
plastic films. I can’t think of a better way to do this than by
harnessing the energy and passion of our future generation,” said
Scott Hammer, director of corporate sustainability at CNG.
There is still time for schools to get involved in the 2021-22
Trex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. Registration is open now
through the end of January 2022. Schools can enroll by completing a
short form on the Trex recycling website, or by contacting
NexTrex@trex.com.
About Trex Company, Inc. Trex Company, Inc.
[NYSE: TREX] is the world’s largest manufacturer of high
performance wood-alternative decking and railing, with nearly 30
years of product experience. The #1 brand in outdoor living is
proud to be named to Forbes’ 2021 List of America’s Best Mid-Size
Companies and to Fortune magazine’s 2020 list of the world’s 100
Fastest-Growing Companies. Stocked in more than 6,700 retail
locations worldwide, Trex outdoor living products offer a wide
range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements
than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice.
For more information, visit trex.com. You also can follow Trex on
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or view product and demonstration videos on the brand’s YouTube
channel (TheTrexCo).
About Charter Next GenerationCharter Next
Generation is North America’s leading independent producer of
high-performance, specialty films used in flexible packaging and
other end-use markets. Known for sustainable, innovative products
and world-class manufacturing capabilities, the company’s quality
and expertise are unsurpassed. Its sustainability first mindset,
and relentless pursuit of excellence, make it an ideal partner to
help brand owners reach their long-term sustainability goals. Visit
Charter Next Generation at: https://cnginc.com
Contact: Anna FigyL.C. Williams & Associates (312)
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