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Kroger and TerraCycle Turn Trash into Play at Lansing’s New Recycled Playground

On June 27, 2025, The Kroger Co. of Michigan unveiled a new recycled playground at Ingham Park in Lansing, created using flexible plastic packaging collected through the Kroger® Our Brands Free Recycling Program, a national initiative with TerraCycle®. The playground highlights the program’s growing impact—over 2.8 million pieces of hard-to-recycle packaging like snack bags and frozen food wrappers have been collected since its 2020 launch. These materials are processed by TerraCycle into pellets and repurposed into community products like playgrounds and furniture.

The New Citizens Press · Jun 29, 2025

Taco Bell Turns Up the Heat on Sustainability with TerraCycle Recycling for Sauce Packets

Taco Bell’s signature hot sauce may have started as a seasoning for chili dogs in the 1950s, but today it’s spicing up more than just tacos—it’s driving a major sustainability move. As of this year, Taco Bell has partnered with TerraCycle to recycle its single-use sauce packets, aiming to keep millions of plastic pouches out of landfills. The program invites fans of the brand’s famously seasoned tacos to collect their used packets and send them to TerraCycle for responsible processing, making every spicy bite a little greener.

Mashed · Jun 24, 2025

PopSockets’ Plant-Based Grip is Fully Recyclable with TerraCycle

The PopSockets Plant-Based Phone Grip offers a stylish, sustainable way to keep your phone secure and hands-free. Made with at least one-third plant-based materials, this innovative grip not only reduces carbon footprint but is also fully recyclable through TerraCycle’s national collection program. It functions as both a grip and a kickstand, features a swappable top for personal flair, and collapses flat for pocket-friendly portability. While it may not adhere well to silicone or textured cases, and comes at a slightly higher price point, it’s a smart choice for eco-conscious tech users.

SimplyMac · Jun 21, 2025