Petco Health & Wellness Co. has launched a pilot that provides a second life for plastic waste — from both consumers and its store operations.
The pet supplies and services company is undertaking the initiative in partnership with Trex’s recycling collection program. (Trex is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products.)
Consumers can bring in non-curbside plastic waste such as used shopping bags and other plastic film to Petco stores for recycling. In addition, Petco stores will recycle shrink wrap from pallets, can cases and small-bag dog food, among other items, diverting incremental plastic waste from landfills. Trex will convert the plastic waste into composite decking material for commercial and residential use.
Source: Chain Store Age
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