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Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge

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Since November 2020 UMBC has participated in the NexTrex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge.  To date, we have recycled 228 pounds of plastic! Help us reach our goal of 500 lbs by May to win a bench made from the recycled plastic! Learn about the NexTrex Process in Winchester, VA.

For more information or to track our progress please visit:
http://bit.ly/PlasticP2UMBC



You can participate by bringing your plastic bags to the following locations: 

  • Facilities Management : Across the hall from FM 106

  • The Commons: Behind the Info Desk & In the common area by the Yum Shop

  • Apartment Community Center: Across from the info desk


The following clean and dry plastic items may be recycled through this program:

Grocery Bags
Produce Bags
Ice Bags
Sandwich Bags
Cereal Box Liners
Case Overwrap  (the thick plastic that wraps cases of water bottles)
Bread Bags
Newspaper sleeves
Dry Cleaning Bags
Bubble wrap/ air cushions
Pallet wrap
Plastic mailers
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Posted: January 27, 2020, 9:14 AM

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