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Asheville Catholic, Scout Troop 91 launch pen recycling effort

The collected materials are recycled by mail through the “Brigrade” program at TerraCycle, a company that collects previously non-recyclable or difficult-to-recycle waste. They offer free shipping as well as a donation for each item recycled. David has also been working … Continue Reading

Catholic News Herald · Jan 29, 2015

Why durable bioplastics, not biodegradable, may be the answer

TerraCycle’s CEO discusses the future of what he considers to be one of the only viable alternatives to plastics derived from non-renewable resources: durable bioplastics. Image: thornet_ via

2degrees · Jan 28, 2015

New Orleans awards $3.9M sanitation contract to new hauler

The city launched cigarette butt recycling program in the same month and partnered with TerraCycle to become the first city in the nation to participate in such a recycling program. New Orleans earns $4 per pound of waste collected.

WasteDive.com · Jan 27, 2015

The next big recycling battle: Cigarette butts

WasteDive.com · Jan 27, 2015

Health board considers recycling of cigarette butts

Newburyport News · Jan 27, 2015

The Business of Waste management

District Administration · Jan 20, 2015

Students learn value of King’s message

This Week Community News · Jan 20, 2015