Congratulations to Mr. Schafer’s 5th grade class on being selected as a finalist in the nationwide Box that Rocks Design Contest sponsored by TerraCycle! The students designed their innovative entry to replicate the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and … Continue reading
This semester, the class is tasked with helping the Children’s Center create an outdoor learning center. With the help of the Children’s Center Director Holly McFaul, the groups will turn what is currently an empty playground into an engaging, educational … Continue reading
As students headed back to class this fall in dozens of area schools, they were reminded to think twice before dumping the remains of their school lunch in the trash. The schools — more than 50 of them in Hampden, … Continue reading
Upcycling takes recycling to a whole new level. A product or material, like a CapriSun juice pouch or Skittles candy wrapper, products made famous by TerraCycle, is made into something of higher value. The purse or wristlet made with the … Continue reading
I had the chance to interview Albe Zakes, the VP of Media for Terracycle, and a founding member. This is such a great interview as Albe tells how Terracycle was started, how they overcame their obstacles and most importantly, how … Continue reading
The Old Navy’s Earth Day collection is helping kids across America. Four new playgrounds will be created with the help of recycled materials collected by the Hingham Old Navy last April. Last April, Old Navy kicked off the “Flip Flop … Continue reading
“I like nature and stuff,” said sixth-grader Cody Weisensale. “I want to make the world a better place.” Classmate Delanie Dennis said, “If no one recycled, the world wouldn’t be very pretty.” Earthkeepers collect and sort recyclables from all over … Continue reading
I posted in my first blog about some of the cool jobs and internships I have been fortunate to have. I wanted to take the time and talk about my most previous internship in the business development department at TerraCycle … Continue reading
ROSWELL, GA — Kimberly-Clark Professional, a provider of contamination control solutions for laboratories and cleanrooms, has joined TerraCycle to help pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities recycle cleanroom garments, including coveralls, hoods, boot covers, hair nets and masks. Through the collaboration, Kimberly-Clark Professional … Continue reading
I’ve witnessed many a newly designed space, and often times they feel very–well–”new.” It’s hard to create a new space that feels lived-in and cozy without looking dated. However, Brooklyn design firm and “eco-friendly lifestyle experts” RePlayGround have managed to … Continue reading