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Failure as an Impetus to Change (and Change Again)
I am completely inspired by Tom Szaky’s approach to changing, and changing, and changing his business model to ultimately achieve his organization’s mission. Tom is the CEO of TerraCycle, a recycling company, who described in this New York Times boss blog how … Continue reading
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LIS Leaders for the Future project a success
This year, a group of sixth graders, collectively called “The Leaders for the Future,” spearheaded a recycling program at Lawrence Intermediate School that culminated with a mass delivery to TerraCycle waste collection at the end of May. The students began … Continue reading
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Save $15 off admission to Six Flags Over Texas from Kraft
One of the biggest summer attractions in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex is Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. This park has everything from wild rides and rollercoasters to live shows and concerts. Now through August 31, 2011 visitors can … Continue reading
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Recycling Event at Six Flags for Discounts
Kraft and Six Flags are offering discounts at parks across the country for visitors who bring in specially marked string cheese packaging for recycling. The packaging will be sent to TerraCycle, an upcycling and recycling company, and made into plastic … Continue reading
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LIS Leaders for the Future project a success
This year, a group of sixth graders, collectively called “The Leaders for the Future,” spearheaded a recycling program at Lawrence Intermediate School that culminated with a mass delivery to TerraCycle waste collection at the end of May. The students began … Continue reading
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Canadian Recycling Brigade Diverts One Million Drink Pouches
Free Collection Program for Schools and Non-Profits Hits Major Milestone in Canada Drink pouches are a popular addition to lunches and can be found in almost every cafeteria and classroom <http://gamutnews.com/20110607/17241/canadian-recycling-brigade-diverts-one-million-drink-pouches.html#> in Canada. Unfortunately these items cannot be recycled through … Continue reading
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My Top 10 Business Travel Tips
Over the past decade, I have gone from being an aggressive domestic traveler to being an aggressive global traveler, constantly visiting our various foreign locations <http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/how-we-decided-to-go-global/> and opening up new operations. I travel so much that I can relate to … Continue reading
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Parents and Teachers- Free Cash or Gifts for Your School
Parents and teachers- this is a really great way to recycle and help your local school! Every year, BILLIONS of drink pouches end up in dumpsters and landfills across America. TerraCycle,Capri Sun® and Honest Kids® are working together to put an … Continue reading
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United States: TerraCycle – Sponsored Garbage
The example of TerraCycle from the US shows how sustainability and charity can go hand in hand. In the US alone, more than 12 million people are already collecting garbage for Terracycle. The company uses it to create new products, … Continue reading