The Trex Company has hosted the Recycling Challenge since 2006, with the objective of educating public on the importance of plastic film recycling through school and community recycling programs.  Participants collect plastic film with the goal of colleting or exceeding 500 pounds of plastic in a 6 month period. If the goal is met the group is awarded a Trex bench.

To give you some background, The Trex Company is the country’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products.  It is headquartered in Winchester, VA with two manufacturing plants – Winchester, VA and Fernley, NV.  Trex decking boards are made of 95% recycled content – recycled plastic film and waste wood shaving.  These raw materials come from recovered plastic grocery bag, plastic film and waste wood fiber from hardwood flooring and cabinet manufacturers.

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