VOTES NEEDED — The Olmsted Falls Middle School is a finalist in a nationwide contest in designing a TerraCycle waste collection station. Teacher Mike Schafer’s Green Team designed one resembling the Cleveland Rock ‘n Roll Museum and Hall of Fame … Continue reading
TerraCycle turns non-recyclable plastic waste into recyclable products. Natalie Allen reports.
It seems like all we hear about these days is the “go green” movement. We are all told to drive hybrid cars, recycle and use paper — not plastic. In addition to this movement, the Virginia Tech Equestrian Team has … Continue reading
It’s time for the Go Green Giveaway Event! I am really excited to be taking part in this green event! There are over 50 blogs participating, all bringing you natural/organic products or family friendly items from eco-friendly companies!! For my … Continue reading
Drink pouches, candy wrappers, and packaging for crackers, chips and other snacks—until last year, they all ended up in the dumpster at Yeshivat Noam. Now, they are being recycled, thanks to the efforts of teacher Alysa Cohen and Trenton-based company … Continue reading
The Tabernacle Christian Academy recently celebrated their new playground with a neighborhood party. The playground was a gift from Old Navy and Terracycle and was awarded through a competitive grant process. The celebration included food, games, prizes and entertainment.
TerraCycle offers a national program called, Brigades to collect previously non-recyclable or hard to recycle waste. While some programs have a cost, most of TerraCycle’s Brigades offer free shipping as well as a donation for each piece of garbage that … Continue reading
One of my most recent recycling dilemmas involved glue and tape. I have two little girls who love to create what they call “masterpieces,” which usually involves paper, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue and/or tape. Unfortunately, my local recycling … Continue reading
Terracycle is a company that collects and “upcycles” different kinds of waste packaging and turns that waste into new consumer products. Repurposed products include pencil cases made from Oreo cookie wrappers, kites from Skittles packages, backpacks from Capri Sun drinks … Continue reading