Plastic, Shrink Wrap and Film Recycling Program
Campus Participants
- Department of Biology; Physics and Astronomy
- Maverick Adventures
- CSU Dining Services
- CSU Maverick Shop
- Water Resources Center (WRC)
Program Partners
Project Description
Waste plastic bags, film, and shrink wrap are collected on campus and ultimately transformed by industry partner Trex into durable, outdoor products. This is an expansion of a pilot program in 2021, instituted in partnership with Mankato Zero Waste originally by Minnesota State Mankato staff member Anne Ludvik.
How does Minnesota State Mankato participate?
Plastic film, bags, and shrink wrap that arrives to campus on incoming packaging is not accepted for recycling by LJP, which collects general waste by contract with the University. These materials are collected in four bins located across campus, provided by Trex and maintained by Campus participants. Bi-weekly, the WRC and Minnesota State Mankato Environmental Committee collects this waste from the bins, weighs, and transfers the collection to the downtown HyVee location for transport, ultimately, to Trex facilities. For more information on their recycling process visit: trex.com/why-trex/eco-friendly-decking/
Collection Bin Locations
Contact Michael Rutkowski at michael.rutkowski@mnsu.edu
What is the cost to Minnesota State Mankato?
What is the impact of this program?
Questions?
Contact Michael Rutkowski at michael.rutkowski@mnsu.edu
