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Calabasas honors students who turned plastic film into benches; program says it has diverted nearly 5,000 pounds
Summary
The Environmental Commission presented the Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Awards to the student 'Bags for Benches' team, which staff and commissioners said has collected nearly 5,000 pounds of type‑2 and type‑4 plastic film—an effort that yielded Trex benches and inspired other schools and community partners.
The Calabasas Environmental Commission recognized student leaders behind the 'Bags for Benches' recycling program at its March 10 meeting, presenting the Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Awards to the original team and praising the program’s community partnerships.
Commissioners described the program’s origins and the students’ outreach and collection work at multiple community sites, including Calabasas High School, the senior center, Fazio’s Cleaners and retail locations such as Gelson’s and Albertsons. The city’s media team produced a…
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