Plastic film producer, recycler partner

Recycling Today, Sept, 2004

Sun Valley Worldwide, a recycling and environmental services company based in Delray Beach, Fla., and Sigma Stretch Film Corp. of Lyndhurst, N.J., the largest U.S. and Canadian producer of industrial stretch film, have entered into a strategic relationship. The program, called NextLife, is designed to recycle used stretch film from the marketplace.

Under the terms of the agreement, Sigma will market and promote the program to its sales force and customers, while Sun Valley will purchase the materials and recycle them.

Bob Nocek, president of Sigma Stretch Film, says the NextLife program provides stretch film waste producers a recycling channel that is convenient, reliable, consistent, profitable and environmentally sensitive. "Diverting millions of pounds from the landfill to a productive alternative is a win-win for Sigma Stretch Film, our customers and the environment," he adds.

Daniel Schrager, president of Sun Valley, notes that the resins produced from the recycled stretch film will be used in the production of products in multiple industries, including construction, automotive, agricultural and consumer goods.