I asked her,”Are those Capri Sun pouches? Did you make that?” She started laughing and telling me how she found this company called TerraCycle that takes recycling to a whole new level. They do what they “upcycle” things like Capri … Continue reading
TerraCycle continues to expand its reach into all types of packaging waste with its latest collection programs for tortilla and cheese bags. The New Jersey-based upcycling company will take the tortilla packaging and use it to make new tortilla holders … Continue reading
Innovative New Jersey-based company Terracycle <http://www.terracycle.net> has made a name for itself by collecting and recycling literally tons of trash into an ever-growing array of fun, unique consumer products, from plant food for gardeners to clocks, coasters, bags, office products … Continue reading
P.E. teacher Trish Peterson says Nashold joined a TerraCycle Brigade last year. TerraCycle pays the school two cents for each drink pouch, they make them into new products like lunch boxes. Fifth grade teacher Shelly Cascio says the kids have … Continue reading
Kraft Foods has added cheese packaging to its TerraCycle collection programs. Called the Cheese Brigade, TerraCycle and Kraft Foods will pay postage and two cents per unit of packaging to a charity of the collector’s choice for any packaging from … Continue reading
Since the beginning of October, Countryside Elementary School and its Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) have been participating in an ongoing eco-capitalism initiative in conjunction with a partnership between Walmart and TerraCycle. The contest ended Dec. 15 and results will be … Continue reading
With a little research you can find a green wine, beer or liquor to suit your holiday meal. For example, the Cooper Mountain Vineyard uses excess grape skins and stems for compost. Then, after you finish the bottle, you can … Continue reading
With a little research you can find a green wine, beer or liquor to suit your holiday meal. For example, the Cooper Mountain Vineyard uses excess grape skins and stems for compost. Then, after you finish the bottle, you can … Continue reading
Today, I found TerraCycle Kid’s Growing Kit and snapped them up! They consist of a three-pack of used Stonyfield Yogurt cups that have been filled with soil. The cardboard packaging that holds the containers is actually embedded with seeds for … Continue reading
Why not go for something different and give your child a green gift for Christmas instead? Our top 10 green gifts for kids are eco-friendly and good for the planet; they come in minimal packaging and are made from recycled … Continue reading