Sterling Rope and Rock/Creek Launch Rope Recycling Program
As a continuation of their Redemption Initiative, Sterling Rope is launching a rope recycling program in partnership with Rock/Creek Outfitters and the Triple Crown Bouldering Series.
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, Sterling
will be collecting and recycling used ropes of any brand and rewarding
those who participate with a discount on a brand new rope. Sterling
feels that in cooperation with climbers, they can make a strong impact
in the amount of old ropes that get needlessly tossed into landfills
each year.
Why recycle your rope? Here are just a few of the many reasons: 
1) Keep the rope out of a landfill!
2) Keep climbers safe
3) Receive a 20% off your next Sterling Rope purchase
Sterling
and Rock/Creek are encouraging climbers to bring their old dynamic
climbing ropes (60m minimum, any brand) to the Sterling Rope booth at
any of the Triple Crown bouldering events or to any Rock/Creek
Outfitters store location in Chattanooga, TN. A Sterling Rope
representative or Rock/Creek employee will collect the old ropes to be
recycled and in exchange give those who participate (1) 20% off coupon
for a brand new Sterling Rope which can be redeemed online at
www.rockcreek.com or at any Rock/Creek
Outfitters store. In addition, those who donate at the Triple Crown
events will be entered into a drawing to win a free custom-designed
"Triple Crown" Sterling Rope. A drawing will be held at each event.
After
collecting the retired ropes, Sterling will consolidate them into
containers and send them to their recycling partner who re-pelletizes
the nylon. From there the nylon is made into things like carpet fuzz,
coat hangers, and all types of everyday household items.
As
a general rule of thumb, most manufacturers suggest that any rope be
retired after 5 years in service and 10 years after the manufacturing
date. However, these are just general guidelines; some ropes may need
to be retired earlier depending on usage and a number of
other variables.
"After climbing nearly 30 years, I am
personally excited about the chance to take my old ropes and put them
back into use as recycled nylon products," said Kurt Smith, veteran
climber and SE representative for Sterling Ropes. "For too many years
we threw away all our old ropes, but now we have alternatives which can
support a more sustainable use of our resources."
Smith will
be the MC at this year's Triple Crown Bouldering Series. The event, now
in its fifth year, has swiftly grown to be the largest bouldering
series in the world and attracts many of the nation's elite climbers.
This year's series kicks off in October beginning with Hound Ears in
Boone, NC, moves on to Horse Pens-40 in Steele, AL, and then concludes
at the Stone Fort (formerly Little Rock City) in Chattanooga, TN. The
dates for each event are set for October 6 -- Hound Ears, November 3 --
Horse Pens 40, and December 1 -- Stone Fort.
Drop boxes for recycled ropes will be available at all of the Triple Crown events and at Rock/Creek Outfitters store locations starting October 6.
posted October 8, 2007
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