In every residence hall, there are Terracycle bins. Terracycle is an organization that collects wrappers that normally would not be recycled and turns them into eco-friendly products. Ramirez said some of the items they collect are Lays chip bags, Mars … Continue reading
This is a guest post from Tiffany Threadgould, TerraCycle’s <http://www.terracycle.net/> Chief Designer. Looking for a refreshing alternative to throwing away your toothpaste tubes? This easy do-it-yourself project upcycles your empty tubes into a simple toothbrush holder. Upcycling materials like these … Continue reading
15. Sweet speakers. A must-give gift for the iPod generation: A set of TerraCycle portable speakers made from upcycled M&M wrappers.
“We’d see kids throwing out their Capri Sun pouches after every class party,” recalls Blacow Elementary Booster Club President, Emily Swanson. “It was such a shame to see so much waste.” It did not stop with just Capri Sun pouches; … Continue reading
Terracycle Brigades Terracycle is a wonderful organization that partners with schools to “upcycle” juice pouches and food wrappers. School and non-profit groups receive “cash for [their] trash” when they send in the required materials. The great thing about this program … Continue reading
If you don’t already know, TerraCycle is an ingenious company! They upcycle trash into fabulous, new products. In doing so, they save some landfill space and pay those that sent the products in. Pretty good deal. Because they are so … Continue reading
Once in a while, you come across an idea that just makes so much sense that you wonder why it hasn’t been done before. I had that feeling when I received an email from Emily Bradford-Sytsma, spokesperson for eco-friendly company … Continue reading
By: Tiffany Threadgould, TerraCycle’s Chief Designer Looking for a refreshing alternative to throwing away your toothpaste tubes? This easy do-it-yourself project upcycles your empty tubes into a simple toothbrush holder. Upcycling materials like these are a great way to reuse … Continue reading
TerraCycle makes eco-friendly products from typically non-recyclable items i.e those awesome CapriSun drink pouches. So fun to drink from but not so fun to throw away. (As a wise person once told me…there is no away. Unless that’s what they’re calling garbage dumps … Continue reading
Terracycle realizes that Moms are the main shoppers, organizers, and most involved in the school activities. Because of this, they have new, Mom focused brigades. Parents want to make their children’s world greener. Unfortunately, daily life can get in the … Continue reading