By Michael Kralstein | Plastics Recycling
Congratulations on taking the initiative to research recycling tips for businesses. In addition to helping save the environment, starting a stretch film recycling program can save your company money and result in real benefits for your business. And if you operate a warehouse or distribution center, a stretch film recycling program stops being a nice-to-have […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Uncategorized
Across the nation, savvy building owners and managers are utilizing different ways to make their business greener. These industry leaders are leveraging the cost savings of going green to create a competitive advantage. Going green explains whenever your warehouse, distribution center, or business makes a concerted effort to reduce the negative impact of doing business. Going […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Stretch Wrap
Each year ushers in exciting changes within the plastic industry, and 2018 has been no different. From an increased demand for stretch film to greener and more sustainable products, let’s take a closer look at four prevalent plastic trends shaping 2018.Stretch Film Will Continue to Stay in DemandAccording to the Cleveland-based research firm The Freedonia […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Stretch Wrap
Whether you’re a warehouse or distribution center, it’s critical to know how to wrap pallets with plastic stretch wrap or film to reduce shipping damages and protect the product. However, before we actually cover best practices and tips, let’s take a closer look at the two primary types of stretch wrap: cast stretch wrap and […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Plastics Recycling
With the growing focus on energy conservation and environmental preservation, you can expect the number of recycled plastic uses to continually increase. Why? Because the world is literally swimming in plastic waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 32 million tons of plastic was generated in 2012 with only 9% being recycled. To help preserve natural […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Stretch Wrap
Whether it’s for a warehouse, distribution center or even a smaller-scale shipping department, it’s vital to choose the right stretch wrap gauge or stretch wrap thickness. This flexible and versatile material — stretch wrap — can be one of the most useful tools at your disposal. Wrapping palletized items, affixing packages together and securing loads […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Uncategorized
At AAA Polymer, we pride ourselves in being innovators within the market, and we continually work toward driving progress. One of the ways we achieve this goal is by providing the highest-quality, 100% post-consumer resins (PCR) LDPE pellets and resins. These pellets are offered in two different Trex products as a result of plastic film […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Post Consumer Recycled Resin , SB270
Whether you’re a bag manufacturer or a distributor, you’re required to comply with California’s Proposition 67 also known as SB270. Specifically, the passage of SB270 or Proposition 67 is a clear rejection of those ubiquitous, thin T-shirt style bags or Thank You bags. Although these bags have been a retail staple for more than 40 […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Closed Loop Recycling
Closed loop recycling explains the when your warehouse or distribution center recycles and uses products made of post-production waste or post-consumer waste content. There are three primary steps involved with a closed loop recycling system for warehouses and distribution centers:Plastic recyclables — such as stretch films, stretch wraps, and other plastics — are collected.Once collected, […]
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By Michael Kralstein | Can Liners
While recycling your high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) plastics are a huge step, you can elevate your sustainability efforts to the next level by closing the loop with AAA Polymer’s can liners made with Trex Cardinal postconsumer resins (PCR). to learn more about how AAA Polymer’s can […]
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