Stina Inc. is a mission-based research and technology company, that has managed the Film Drop-off Directory. It has historically relied on funding from the plastics industry to maintain the directory and respond to inquiries to support film recycling. The directory was not affiliated with any labeling programs (e.g.,How2Recycle). For nearly a year, Stina has self-funded this free resource to help people recycle their household plastic film. We have made the difficult decision to turn off this resource because we are no longer able to secure sufficient support to continue to provide a vetted Directory and respond to inquiries. Accurate information is very important to us. The most credible alternative to the directory that we can offer, at this time, is the NexTrex website. There, you will be able to find a list of retail chains by state to take your film and be confident that it gets recycled. Why? The Trex Company, who runs the NexTrex program, currently buys baled plastic film and processes it into composite decking. While there are other recyclers beyond Trex, they currently handle a large amount of the post-consumer film collected through drop-off in the United States.
Meaningful engagement, collaboration, and commitment across the film value chain is required for progress in film recycling. Recyclers face many challenges with our current economic system, and we need to support recyclers by recycling right and buying products made with recycled content. Beyond recycling, we also need to focus on rethinking systems and designing towards reducing, reusing, and avoiding toxic materials, as well as supporting organizations working to protect communities and ecosystems from waste.
We all have a role to play in protecting the environment for generations to come and we appreciate your past and continued efforts!
Please join us at CircularityinAction.com. We will be working to get more information up on how to support the transition to a circular economy to sustain life on Earth. The Stina Team
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Buy Recycled Products Directory
Driving Demand for Products Made with Recycled Content
A directory with hundreds of consumer and commercial products made using post-consumer resin (PCR), ranging from apparel and household goods to commercial recycling bins and packages for consumer health care products. All product/package listings highlight how much PCR can be found in a product or package and provide details about 3rd party certification status, when available. This directory takes some of the guesswork out of making the sustainable choice.
Engage with us to list or advertise on this site if you are a company using recycled post-consumer plastic in your products or packaging.
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Plastic Recycling Data Dashboard
Accessible and Compelling Plastic Recycling Data
A high-level visual display of the latest post-consumer plastic recycling data. The Annual Plastic Recycling Study, conducted by Stina and supported by recycling organizations such as the Association of Plastic Recyclers, provides the underlying data for the Dashboard. This tool aims to provide accessible information on the state of plastic recycling and includes full online access to the most current U.S. Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling Data Report.
The 2021 data is available now!
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CircularityinAction.com
Moving from a Linear to Circular System
A web-based platform intended to illuminate companies participating in the emerging circular economy and to connect people wanting to take action with tools and resources from various organizations.
We are seeking forward thinking Thought Partners to expand the platform and its reach.
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