Students from Scott Elementary School aren’t only going green, they’re getting green. As if the need to take care of the planet isn’t enough, a New Jersey-based company is willing to pay cash for the kids’ trash. “So many recyclable … Continue reading
Hate to continually throw items in the trash? TerraCycle collects many kinds of waste, takes the material and creates a new product.
With its innovative Upcycle Program, TerraCycle encourages consumers to “be a part of their eco-revolution!” Started by a Princeton student in 2001, it is the company’s endeavor to minimize what most toss as trash. In order to reduce waste in … Continue reading
I may not be the greenest girl there ever was, but I try to do what I can for my environment and our planet so when I found out aboutTerraCycle, I was all on board to do a promotion. … Continue reading
People of Avon Helping Hands used to see a lot of used Capri Sun drink Pouches get thrown away. Now the organization earns two cents for every one of those pouches they collect and return to a company called TerraCycle.
Through its partnerships with major CPG companies, TerraCycle runs national programs that pay non-profits and schools to collect used packaging such as drink pouches, energy bar wrappers, yogurt cups, cookie wrappers, chip bags and more. The collected materials are upcycled … Continue reading
This is like the ultimate way to be green… having NO trash. I like to think we’re pretty green?–?we recycle, we compost, we barely have any trash. But we do have trash. Look at this way: in nature, there is no trash. What … Continue reading
According to a Keep Blount Beautiful press release, TerraCycle makes affordable, eco-friendly products from a wide range of different non-recyclable waste materials. With more than 50 products available at major retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, The Home Depot, OfficeMax, Petco and … Continue reading
Looking for a refreshing alternative to throwing away your toothpaste tubes? This easy do-it-yourself project upcycles your empty tubes into a simple toothbrush holder. Upcycling materials like these are a great way to reuse without costing a mint.
This article has been contributed by Tiffany Threadgould, TerraCycle’s Chief Designer. TerraCycle makes affordable, eco-friendly products from a wide range of different non-recyclable waste materials. Looking for a refreshing alternative to throwing away your toothpaste tubes? This easy do-it-yourself project … Continue reading