As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to set sustainable habits in your classroom. We’ve got you covered with ideas for reducing waste in the classroom—and getting your students excited about it! Get to the “why” Sorting trash into the correct bins isn’t all that exciting—until you realize that it makes you a … Continue reading 8 ideas for reducing, reusing, and recycling in the classroom
Know your plastics—and how to recycle them
Plastic is everywhere. It can be found on the shelves at the grocery store, as litter on the beach, and even in things you might not expect, like chewing gum or clothing. We know you’re working hard every day to collect your trash so it’s properly recycled, but going completely plastic-free doesn’t happen overnight. Zero-waste … Continue reading Know your plastics—and how to recycle them
10 sustainable spring cleaning tips
Spring has sprung! If you’re ready for a deep clean and a fresh start to the season, we’ve got just the thing for you. Here are 10 spring cleaning tips, broken down by room, to help you clean and effectively recycle. Kitchen Tip #1: Make your clean green! Try making your own cleaning products with … Continue reading 10 sustainable spring cleaning tips
TerraCycle tips & tricks for recycling at home
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started, but we’re here to help with a few tips and tricks to make it easy and fun for you and your family to #RecycleEverything. Our free recycling programs make it easy and rewarding to save everyday products and packaging from landfills and raise funds for your school, favorite … Continue reading TerraCycle tips & tricks for recycling at home
I joined a program—now what? Great question!
Welcome to the latest installment of our “Great question!” series. In this series, we address common questions about TerraCycle and our recycling solutions. I joined a free recycling program—now what?Great question! You’ve made your TerraCycle account, found a free recycling program you want to participate in, and clicked the “Join” button. Here’s what happens next. … Continue reading I joined a program—now what? Great question!
Why is recycling better than sending trash to landfills?
In an ideal world, TerraCycle would not exist. Our programs are a response to the environmental problem of trash that has been growing since the 1950s. We believe there should be no such thing as waste. In fact, by advocating for less consumption and helping companies make their products reusable or locally recyclable, we’re working … Continue reading Why is recycling better than sending trash to landfills?