Thanks to a clever recycling initiative, Gregory has just earned its fifth eco-friendly bench made entirely from discarded plastic film — items like grocery bags, bread wrappers and bubble wrap.

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But of course the successful program was on a roll. The program couldn’t stop! No, the plastic keeps on coming, about 500 lbs. a month in total, and the KGB volunteers keep hauling.

The plastic is then shipped off to a company that makes outdoor products, like benches. "It's good, heavy plastic and I didn't think that the city would turn it down by not taking them.

Since 2004, more than 9,000 groups in 45 states and more than 3.5 million people have participated in the company's cap ...

Fury as ‘iconic’ seaside benches replaced by 'awful plastic things' The traditional blue and white benches had been a much-loved feature of the seaside town for decades.

And when a school, church or community organization sends them 1,000 pounds of plastic, they get an earth-friendly bench made from recycled plastic materials like milk jugs and detergent bottles.

The plastic is then shipped off to a company that makes outdoor products, like benches. "It's good, heavy plastic and I didn't think that the city would turn it down by not taking them.

The plastic is then shipped off to a company that makes outdoor products, like benches. “It’s good, heavy plastic and I didn’t think that the city would turn it down by not taking them.

A program from Trex, a composite decking company, called NexTrex recycles plastic bags and film into durable, eco-friendly decking, benches and more.

The plastic is then shipped off to a company that makes outdoor products, like benches. “It’s good, heavy plastic and I didn’t think that the city would turn it down by not taking them.