Innovating Beyond Recycling

At First Star Recycling, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in materials recovery. One of our proudest innovations is the development of Solutions Plastic Lumber, a durable, long-lasting building material created from plastics that are traditionally considered “hard-to-recycle.”

Each year, millions of pounds of mixed plastics have no viable aftermarket use. Instead of sending them to landfills, First Star Recycling developed a process to transform these materials into high-performance lumber that is strong, weather-resistant, and requires little to no maintenance.

This breakthrough was recognized with the Waste Diversion Project of the Year Award at the Nebraska Recycling Council’s 2023 Conference, underscoring our role as a leader in turning today’s toughest waste challenges into tomorrow’s sustainable solutions. See the award video here.

Solutions Plastic lumber, branded as ReClaim™ Lumber, is made 100% from hard-to-recycle plastics. Discover its many applications — and how to purchase — at www.solutionsplastic.com.