Recycling the plastic bottles and bags you use is an important step that everyone can feel good about doing. And who says it can’t be fun too? Plastics Make it Possible® is happy to present Bin It, a fun and addictive new game for the iPhone and iPad that challenges you to recycle in a…
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Did you know that 94% of U.S. households have access to a plastics recycling program? So what happens to all those recycled plastics? Those plastic bottles, containers, bags and wraps can go on to lead a second life as carpeting, kitchen gadgets, handbags, fleece jackets, t-shirts, bracelets, backyard decks … or new bags, bottles and containers. You…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® has partnered with Woolly Pocket to provide schools throughout the country with space-saving gardens made with recycled plastic bottles. The self-contained garden pockets help students learn valuable lessons in gardening, nutrition, and how plastics are recycled into new products. Woolly Pocket, a company based in Los Angeles, creates flexible, breathable gardening…
Read More…November 15 has been America Recycles Day since 1997, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. Plastics Make it Possible® encourages you to get educated …motivated … and inspired to recycle more of your everyday plastics! Not sure what to recycle? Plastics Make it Possible® offers the following tips for…
Read More…By: Maria Brous, Director of Media and Community Relations for Publix Super Markets, Inc. As an environmentally conscious consumer, it’s important to feel good about where you shop. At Publix, we are committed to the responsible use of our environmental resources and to providing opportunities for our customers to do their part. Our continued success…
Read More…As a graduate student in the early 70’s I needed to work to pay the bills, so I channeled my enthusiasm for the environment, along with a little business sense, into starting my own company – Resource Recycling. What started as a simple recycling company grew quickly into a recycling consulting and publishing firm.
Read More…Not many high-end furniture companies start with a skateboard, but Loll Designs isn’t your typical furniture manufacturer. Established by the founders of TrueRide, a skateboard park building and design company, Loll Designs was established when TrueRide founders wanted to create a sustainable alternative to landfilling their construction waste.
Read More…MATT & NAT is leading the way in eco-fashion with its line of fashionable purses and accessories that use fabric made from recycled plastic bottles. They are proud to point out that every product they make contains at least one recycled element and the linings of their bags are made, on average, from 21 recycled…
Read More…At Keep America Beautiful our main goals are to educate individuals, companies and government about the importance of litter prevention, waste reduction and recycling, and to support beautification and community greening projects.
Read More…It’s no secret Californians love to recycle – for example, in 2009, we recycled 17.2 billion empty beverage containers, more than 30 million waste tires, and 200 million pounds of used electronics. However, there’s still room for improvement. With more than 9,950 public schools across California, additional students in private schools, and all the teachers, staff and administration employed by schools, it is safe to say that one out of six Californians is at school each day!
Read More…For years, consumers have been told to remove the caps on plastic bottles and containers before recycling. That is now changing at the recommendation of the plastics recycling industry itself. The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR)’s Executive Director, Steve Alexander, explains. The plastics recycling industry is now recommending that consumers replace caps and lids…
Read More…How much do you know about recycling? Recycling plastic bottles and bags is one thing that everyone can do to help make a difference. Every plastic bottle and bag that you recycle can live a “second life” as another product such as carpeting, tote bags, furniture or even a stylish T-shirt. So is your Recycling…
Read More…November 15 is America Recycles Day! It’s the perfect time to celebrate not only recycling plastics and other materials, but also closing the ‘recycling loop’ by purchasing products made from recycled materials. More than 80 percent of Americans say they feel more “green” when they buy products for the home that are made from recycled…
Read More…Have questions about plastic recycling? The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) can help! APR is the voice of plastic recycling and they want you to have the most current, correct information available. Keefe Harrison, APR Director of Communications, answers some FAQs. Sometimes I hear that recycled plastics just don’t have strong markets in the…
Read More…What you need to know about recycling your plastics at home We’ve all been there. Standing in front of the recycling bin, staring at a plastic container and wondering: “Can I recycle this?” Plastics Make It PossibleSM has some answers to help you recycle more of the plastics that you use every day at home.…
Read More…Patty Moore talks a lot of trash. She’s been involved in recycling since 1983 when she got her start working at a recycling center in New Hampshire. She founded her own recycling consultancy in 1989, Moore Recycling Associates to help businesses, governments and communities handle waste management issues. Patty said she originally got involved in…
Read More…Plastics Make it PossibleSM recently spoke with Bob Lilienfeld, editor of the Use Less Stuff (ULS) Report, about ways we can reduce, reuse and recycle ever day of the year! Below are Bob’s top ten simple tips to help you use less stuff, recycle more, and even save a buck or two. Plan Ahead: One…
Read More…By John Viera, Director Sustainable Business Strategies, Ford Motor Company What consumer item do you think is recycled more than any other in the U.S.? Did you guess plastic soda bottles? Or maybe newspapers? You might be surprised to learn that the most recycled item in the U.S. is… cars! At Ford Motor Company, we’re…
Read More…LG Mobile Phones is one of the fastest growing mobile phone brands in North America and a leader in helping consumers “close the recycling loop.” Plastics Make it Possible SM recently talked to Jason Todd, Associate Manager, Experiential Team, Consumer Marketing for LG Electronics about how they are encouraging consumers to recycle more and buy…
Read More…While it may sound counterintuitive to go shopping to help celebrate America Recycles Day, the right kind of “retail therapy” may be just what the planet needs. How? Buying products made from recycled materials is one way we can help “close the loop” or complete the recycling circle to help reduce waste across the globe.…
Read More…According to experts, most of us will generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays compared with the rest of the year – resulting in an extra 5 million tons of garbage. To encourage consumers to “trim their trash” while trimming their trees, Plastics Make it PossibleSM, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of…
Read More…Recycling is easy – and a fun family project any day of the year. Here are a few simple steps your family can take together to maximize what gets recycled in your home. 1. Get smart. It takes just a few clicks of the computer mouse to find out which recyclables are accepted in your…
Read More…November 15 is America Recycles Day! It’s the perfect time to celebrate not only recycling plastics and other materials, but also closing the ‘recycling loop’ by purchasing products made from recycled materials. More than 80 percent of Americans say they feel more “green” when they buy products for the home that are made from recycled…
Read More…Don’t be fooled by a convincing faux finish – the “wood” on and in your walls, doors, window frames, decorative molding and outdoor decking and fencing might all be made with plastics-wood composites. Here’s why that’s a very good thing… More and more architects, designers, builders and property owners are replacing 100 percent wooden building…
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