command packaging, a leading us manufacturer of polyethylene carry bags, launched recycling center cpr3, which is the first official state licensed center by the california state department of conservation. it provided a closed loop program for helping retailers and restaurants customize reusable carry bag solutions instead of their recyclable plastics. millions of pounds of used plastic have been diverted from the waste stream by command packaging and turned into useful product solutions, since 1989, for 100 recycling over and over again. the president and ceo of command packaging, pete grande, stated that the recyclability of plastic has not been rightly informed. however, due to their 20 years and above experience in recycled products, they know firsthand that the integrity of recycled plastic is as good as the environmental impact from co2 emissions, energy savings, water savings, and reduced plastic waste, which are very significant to ignore. the recycled materials composed from the recycling center have benefited the nordstroms, the world market cost plus, the cheesecake factory, noodles & co and other such retailers and restaurants. cpr3 provides pick up service for the national clothing brand, 7 for all mankind, which is situated close to command packaging. the recyclable plastics are gathered by the center for converting the materials to its own carry bags. vp manufacturing, joe delgado, stated that though some people perceived used plastics as trash, they consider it a valuable resource for reducing their manufacturing costs and demand for original materials, while their clients are provided valueadded cost savings. according to the u.s. environmental protection agency reports, as compared to a pound of paper used for recycling, 91 percent less energy is consumed for recycling a pound of plastic. source of information httpwww.commandpackaging.comnews.asptitletrendsrecycling&id110
