SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:AERT), a leading plastic recycler and manufacturer of Green building products, announced today that Family Circle magazine's August issue recognizes AERT's ChoiceDek decking in their article outlining the best outdoor flooring. ChoiceDek is the only flooring acknowledged in the composite category. The article, found on page 37, provides consumers with an overview of various decking materials and presents general information about each product. ChoiceDek is praised for being a Green product that is resilient and mimics the look of real wood.
Commenting on the article, AERT CEO, Joe Brooks stated, "On behalf of our AERT associates, we are pleased to receive this positive recognition from an independent third party source."
ChoiceDek decking is made from over 90% recycled content. It is manufactured using recycled wood fibers and polyethylene plastic such as milk jugs, grocery bags, and/or packaging films. ChoiceDek has been sold by Weyerhaeuser since 1994 and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. For additional information please visit www.choicedek.com.
About Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
Since 1989, AERT (Nasdaq:AERT) has pioneered the use of recycled polyethylene plastic in the manufacture of composite building materials. With its constantly evolving portfolio of patented and proprietary recycling technologies, AERT has been widely recognized as a leader in resource conservation innovation and received the EPA Award for Environmental Excellence for its process of converting scrap plastic to composite outdoor decking. AERT converts reclaimed plastic and wood fiber waste into quality outdoor decking systems, fence systems, and door and window components. The Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek(r) decking, which is available in multiple colors and is sold in all Lowe's Home Improvement stores. See http://www.choicedek.com for more information. AERT's MoistureShield(r) decking program is expanding and products are available in many parts of the U.S. now, with national distribution planned for 2009. See http://www.moistureshield.com for product information or to find a regional distributor or dealer. AERT operates manufacturing facilities in Springdale and Lowell, with a raw materials facility in Junction, Texas and a state-of-the-art recycling facility under construction in Watts, Oklahoma. For more information on the Company, visit http://www.aertinc.com.
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