You are probably aware that thin plastic film - such as bread bags or plastic mailers - is not recyclable in our bins at the town recycling center.  But did you know that many of these films are capable of being turned into new plastic items such as composite deck and fence materials?

Cape Elizabeth is joining a plastic film recycling challenge sponsored by the maker of Trex® composite decking.  The challenge will provide Cape Elizabeth with convenient bins for collecting recyclable plastic film like bread bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailers, and produce bags -- the first of which will be located in the library's entryway.  

Organizers, including the Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee and a team of volunteers, are hoping to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic film over the course of the year, beginning on Earth Day, April 22, 2024.

For more information on this program, including which items are acceptable, please use this link from the Thomas Memorial Library website:  CLICK HERE.