Made From Post Consumer Recycled Materials. Recycled Polyester (rPET) is Obtained By Melting Down Existing Plastic Bottles And Other Material Sources To Create New Polyester Fiber. Manual Open. Aluminum Frame. Wood Grip Handle. Frame And Handle Are Not RPET. 40″ Closed. This Material Is Recyclable In Limited Facilities In The US. Consumers Should Check Their Local Recycling Capacities Before Placing In Their Recycling Bins.