Vicky Peck has a nickname some might find not so flattering, but she loves it when kids call her the “juice pouch lady” because it means they’re thinking about recycling. And getting kids to think about recycling is the first … Continue reading
When you hear “worm poop made him millions” you are left thinking two things. The first is, “Wow!” The second is, “Yeah, it’s simple, but I probably never would of thought of using worm castings as a natural fertilizer….” But … Continue reading
My family has been loyal to the Guerrero <http://www.tortillasguerrero.com/en/> brand for more than 20 years. For those of you who are not familiar (if your a follower of this blog how could you not be!) Guerrero is a brand of … Continue reading
PTAs often combine fundraising efforts with service to the environment or community. For example, Debra Johnson, president of Weyanoke PTA, has garnered funds through the collection of juice pouches and chip bags. Sent to Terracycle.net to be “upcycled” into items … Continue reading
My hatred of waste is well-documented in this space. And yet I have much to learn and much to go in this area. Tom Szaky’s “Revolution in a Bottle,” which is about his firm, Terracycle, explains that trash is a … Continue reading
TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky is part of a show called Biz Kids.
Tired of Farmville? Guerillaapps <http://www.guerillapps.com/> new Facebook-based social game Trash Tycoon <http://www.trashtycoon.com/> (which is sponsored by upcycling company Terracycle) gives you the opportunity to build a virtual recycling empire.
Customers of floral departments in Raley’s Supermarkets — Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill stores — have an eco-friendly option when they purchase flowers this fall in the businesses’ partnership with Clearwater Nursery and TerraCycle. Annuals, shipped to the stores … Continue reading
For instance, St. John is one of many schools participating in TerraCycle’s “upcycling” program. Students save juice pouches, chip and cereal bags, and cookie packages. Sjobeck sends them to the company. In return, the school gets money back.
Tabernacle Christian Academy is one of four schools nationwide to receive a donated playground made, in part, from recycled, used flip flops collected from Old Navy customers during the store’s month-long “Flip Flop Replay.” The school, located on Academy Street … Continue reading