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Plastic bottles, recycled into textile fibers.

Billions of plastic bottles go into landfills every year. But now you can do something about it. ERM Sustainability Solutions works with the leading, most trusted, branded performance fibers made from recycled materials (including plastic bottles). Buy products made with fibers made from post-consumer waste TODAY to make a difference for TOMORROW.

Minimum Number of Years Required to Decompose Plastic Items in Landfills.

One ton of recycled plastic saves:

  • 5,774 kWh of elecetricity.
  • 685 gallons of oil.
  • 98 million Btu’s of energy.
  • 30 cubic yards of landfill space.

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If present trends continue, by 2050, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic in landfills. That amount is 35,000 times as heavy as the Empire State Building.

Why Sustainability Is Important

The term “sustainability” is more than just trendy word usage. There is a real purpose in applying principles and practices that have long-term positive effects on the local community and planet we inhabit. Sustainable practices are just that, they can be continued indefinitely. The goal is to minimize our negative impact on the ecosystems of this world while continuing to enjoy the brands we love by taking items that are routinely discarded and turning them into new products.

About The Student Advocate

Hi, I’m Lauryn Bloodworth, a senior at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a passionate advocate for a greener tomorrow. I believe small actions can lead to big impacts, which is why I founded Code Green—an initiative dedicated to helping organizations and individuals discover sustainable, affordable solutions that make a real difference.

At Code Green, we’re turning waste into wear. By transforming six plastic bottles into high-quality, eco-friendly shirts, we provide an effortless way to embrace sustainability without sacrificing style or quality. To date, we’ve repurposed hundreds of bottles, proving that what’s discarded can be reimagined into something meaningful.

Panthers, it’s time to step up! Together, we can save the planet—one bottle, one shirt, and one action at a time. Let’s make sustainability a movement!

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