According to the Guilderland Elementary School Acting PTA President, Guilderland Elementary School raises money by upcycling Capri Sun juice pouches. By simply offering a recycling container in a lunchroom, local schools and organizations can earn money and protect the environment. … Continue reading
At the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, a pop up shop has taken over the space at 8th Avenue and 41st Street. This once empty retail space is now home to TerraCycle‘s Green Up Shop. This innovative … Continue reading
One enterprising company, Yak Pak, is turning old billboards into one-of-a-kind bags. There are pencil bags, camera bags, totes and messengers, all made of “upcycled” vinyl from old billboards that otherwise would end up in landfills. (Hot stat: The company … Continue reading
I just discovered this site. No, you will not make money, but you can help a charity with your trash! It’s free to join and it’s going towards a good cause! I’m asking y’all to join my team and collect … Continue reading
BROOKLYN, Mich. — One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. At least that’s what the employees of Michigan International Speedway say. The staff of the track, in partnership with TerraCycle, have pledged to upcycle paper and plastic goods that would … Continue reading
The words “waste” and “garbage” have always had such negative connotations. “You’re a waste of space.” Schoolyard taunts about smelling like a garbage picker. The phrase “garbage in, garbage out,” which refers to something made with low quality materials that … Continue reading
THE REVIEW: nom nom nom. This is an easy lunch box, soccer practice or in the car snack. The individual portions help control how much snack is eaten. Overall, the double chocolate was the favourite (close second: oatmeal chocolate chip). … Continue reading
The words “waste” and “garbage” have always had such negative connotations. “You’re a waste of space.” Schoolyard taunts about smelling like a garbage picker. The phrase “garbage in, garbage out,” which refers to something made with low quality materials that … Continue reading
Price: $14.99 These iPod speakers are made with wrappers from food conglomerate Mars that would have gone to waste. The speakers come in different designs, either M&M wrappers, Skittles or Starburst (pictured here). The speakers don’t require batteries or need … Continue reading
The Terracycle fertilizers caught my eye on Gardeners.com. They are packaged in recycled soda bottles, first of all. The fertilizers are made from worm poop. These worms are fed an all natural, organic diet. It doesn’t smell at all and … Continue reading