Environmental Platform Her platform theme for pageants has always focused on the environment, and Bojorquez said she loves the voice winning gives her for preserving nature and similar causes. Before competing for the title of World Miss Universe, Bojorquez won … Continue reading
Some people know how to turn lemons into lemonade. Telma Rangel has figured out how to convert trash into treasure. It all began when Mother’s Cookies, an Oakland-based company, went out of business in 2008 and Rangel lost her job … Continue reading
St. Joseph School recently won second place in TerraCycle’s Winter Waste Wonderland competition, a national contest. As the second-highest collector of lunch kits in TerraCycle’s Lunch Kit Brigade, St. Joseph School will receive 10,000 bonus points, which it can redeem … Continue reading
In a previous post I brought up the topic of how failed business transfers can have a negative impact on local economies. I was surprised to see that it ignited several comments containing the term “creative destruction” — the concept that … Continue reading
TerraCycle, the company that got its start selling compost in recycled drink bottles, recently launched a Keyboard and Mouse Brigade <http://www.terracycle.net/en-US/brigades/keyboard-and-mouse-brigade.html> that pays schools for things like old keyboards, mouse, and Web cams. As an additional incentive for participation, TerraCycle’s … Continue reading
Terra Cycle’s Albe Zakes told the lunchtime audience about Finding Marketing Gold in Your Local Landfill. If you’re not familiar with the Terra Cycle story, do yourself a favor and learn more.
Are you a recycler? Most gardeners are, because their passion for tending the earth naturally includes a concern for keeping it healthy. And that often requires creative problem-solving, from composting to repurposing. That’s why we’re excited about the Terra Stone … Continue reading
Spring has sprung early here in the Milwaukee area, and with that comes the opportunities to “green” your Easter crafts! Recycler and up-cycler, TerraCycle has a new, do-it-yourself Easter basket project made from MOM Brands Malt-O-Meal cereal bags or other … Continue reading
Beautiful recycling by the Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts’ Tioga Service Unit in Merced is teaming up with Terracycle and Garnier for a Personal Care and Beauty Brigade recycling event Saturday. Accepted waste includes lipstick cases, mascara tubes, eye shadow cases … Continue reading