At AFMInc, we are committed to the environment in spirit and in practice. In February 2011 we launched Blankets to Boards, an innovative recycling partnership with Trex Company – the nation’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products. This incredible program allows events of any size to recycle and repurpose their Heatsheets heat-reflective finish line blankets for transformation into Trex's wood-alternative outdoor living products. This means the Heatsheets are recycled here in the US, which reduces shipping costs and keeps energy usage low.

Getting started is easy!

• AFMInc and Trex will coordinate a drop off point for you at a local Trex-affiliated retailer or grocery store. The drop-off is scheduled at your convenience, either late in the afternoon on race day, or the following day. The drop-off point is typically less than 3 miles from the finish line.
  
  
• Your Green Team will collect any discarded Heatsheets blankets in clear plastic collection bags at baggage/gear recovery and/or other post-finish areas.
  
  
• After the race, at the scheduled time, your hauler (DPW or a trash hauler) will take the collected Heatsheets from the finish line collection area to the drop off location. Heatsheets will be consolidated with Trex's regular shipments from the drop-off location, reducing cost and minimizing effort. It’s that simple!
  

Several events have participated in this program already, including Sun Trust National Marathon, Half Moon Bay International Marathon, Bellingham Bay Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and Kiawah Island Marathon.

Contact AFMInc for more information on how you can continue to improve your sustainability initiatives.

Innovative Alliance

The alliance with Trex is the second step in a process that began in 2005 with our shift away from non-recyclable metallized mylar to recyclable metallized polyethylene films. We continue to examine every aspect of our business, from where we are located and how we work, to what happens to our products after they are used. Our efforts are ongoing and integrated into every business decision.

Certified Green

Heatsheets are recyclable and made from FDA food-grade LDPE-4 resin. Recycled through our Blankets to Boards partnership with Trex, Heatsheets are both made and recycled in the USA. Additionally, our printing partner holds an Environmentally Preferred rating from CFECA. Heatsheets are made and printed in California, where state law (AB 455) prohibits the use of heavy metals in inks or materials. Most of the inks used are water-based (as opposed to solvent-based), minimizing air pollution. Heatsheets are also in full compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act that restricts the use of lead and phthalates

Recently, we earned our certification from the Sonoma County Green Business Program, which acknowledges our compliance with all environmental regulations and our fulfillment of standards for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. Learn more at: http://www.sonoma-county.org/sonomagreen/.

Race Director Resource

Be a hero by planning recycling efforts at your next event. View our General Guidelines for Recycling at Mass Participants Sporting Events