NexTrex program looks to reward Trex recycling partners
Trex has launched a new supplier incentive program that rewards retail partners who promote and collecting post-consumer plastic film for recycling.
The NexTrex Supplier Incentive Program allows participating retailers and other partners to earn points for their contributions to the Trex recycling program, which can be redeemed for high-performance Trex products.
Partners can earn points for achieving a variety of actions and milestones, including years of participation, annual program growth, in-store program promotion, proactive, and community engagement.
“By recognizing and rewarding best practices, the NexTrex Supplier Incentive Program will not only support our dedicated partners’ sustainability goals but will also encourage them to engage their teams and surrounding communities in the program,” said Dave Heglas, senior director of Supply Chain Excellence for Trex Company. “The actions are easy to achieve and the rewards add up quickly. Ultimately, our goal is to make it fun and to thank our partners for the vital role they play in the recycling process.”
Trex says it reclaims more than 450 million pounds of polyethylene plastic waste annually in the making of its wood-alternative composite decking, railing and accessories. The products are comprised of 95% recycled material.
Among its largest sources are grocery stores and other retailers who partner with Trex to responsibly dispose of plastic shopping bags and polyethylene film used to wrap products and pallets.
Approximately 32,000 stores nationwide already participate in the NexTrex retail recycling program.
After collection at retail sites, the recycled plastic material is sent to local distribution centers, where it is sorted and shipped to Trex’s manufacturing facilities in Virginia and Nevada.
“The contributions of our eco-minded supply chain partners are not only integral to our manufacturing process, but also critical to addressing our country’s growing plastic waste problem,” explained Heglas. “With the help of our partners, Trex is able to divert hundreds of thousands of tons of discarded plastic film from ending up in oceans and landfills each year by repurposing it into beautiful, sustainable Trex decking.”
Participating in the NexTrex recycling program is easy for retail stores of any size, according to the Winchester, Va.-based manufacturer.
Trex provides participants with recycling bins, instructional videos, promotional materials and a list of qualifying recyclable materials, which include:
- Grocery and retail bag
- Plastic mailer bags
- Bread bags
- Case overwrap
- Dry cleaning bags Newspaper sleeves
- Ice bags
- Ziploc and other reclose-able bags
- Produce bags
- Bubble wrap
- Salt bags
- Cereal box liners
- Wood pellet bags
For more information about the NexTrex recycling program, visit Trex.com/Recycling.