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Firstar Fiber Inc.: Products with 85% Postconsumer Resin
11/21/23 - This case study by the U.S. Plastics Pact takes a look at how Firstar Fiber is developing a comprehensive approach to make it relatively convenient for both residents and for the MRF to recover far more plastics than ever before, and how it is being achieved in a sustainable market-driven manner. Click the link below to read the full story.
A PRF-ect Solution?
11/9/23 - Firstar Fiber was featured in a terrific article by Recycling Today about how our company is creating a circular business model by processing hard-to-recycle plastics from the Hefty® ReNew® orange bags and turning them into feedstock for Solutions Plastic Lumber in-house. Click the link below to read the full story.
Let Nothing Spook You or Go to Waste
10/31/2023 - Firstar Fiber is reminding all area ghosts, goblins and especially candy-eating trick and treaters that they can restore life to their deceased candy wrappers this Halloween. They simply need to put them in a Hefty® ReNew® Orange Bag to have them resurrected at Firstar Fiber’s laboratory (aka, plastic lumber operation). To help spread the word (and not litter) and to extend the life of the Douglas County Landfill, Firstar is offering to mail free Hefty bag samples to youngsters who email a picture of themselves in among their all hallow eve loot, either before or after they’ve indulged their sweet tooths. Then, they simply need to put the empty wrappers in the bag along with other items listed with the bags, tie them off then put them in their recycling carts. Photos should be emailed to nrevia@firstarfiber.com along with a snail mail address to receive the free sample.
Firstar Fiber President Dale Gubbels Named 2023 Advocacy Champion, Solutions Plastic Lumber Honored with 2023 Waste Diversion Project of the Year Award
9/19/2023 - Firstar Fiber is thrilled to announce that its President, Dale Gubbels, has been recognized as the 2023 Advocacy Champion by the Nebraska Recycling Council (NRC). Additionally, Firstar Fiber’s innovative product, Solutions Plastic Lumber, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Waste Diversion Project of the Year by the NRC. Firstar Fiber’s accolades from the Nebraska Recycling Council underscore their dedication to sustainability, recycling, and environmental responsibility. These awards serve as a testament to its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. To learn more about each of these awards, click here.
First Star Recycling’s Dave Heck receives Environmental Champion Award
06/03/2023 - First Star Recycling’s Dave Heck had the honor of being bestowed a 2023 Environmental Champion Award by Green Bellevue for his efforts at First Star Recycling and Solutions Plastic Lumber. The award was accepted on Dave’s behalf by Andrea Thompsen and recognizes Dave’s outstanding leadership in promotion of sustainable, green practices. Thank you Green Bellevue!
Whispering Roots Project
05/30/2023 - Whispering Roots received $50,000 from the OPPD Greener Together program to work with students from grade school through high school on sustainability, STEM and agricultural fields of study. Whispering Roots is building raised garden beds using lumber made by First Star Recycling and Solutions Plastic from hard-to-recycle plastic waste diverted from the landfill. The nonprofit works with students who live in socially and economically underserved communities. You can read more about the project here.