What are the environmental benefits of recycling?

At TerraCycle, we understand the full range of opinions when it comes to recycling, and we’re the first to say that it isn’t the answer to the waste crisis. However, it’s a very important part of moving toward a circular economy. Here’s why: Recycling reduces the need to extract virgin materials from the planet. The … Continue reading What are the environmental benefits of recycling?

How can I start raising money for charities by recycling with TerraCycle?

As you know, TerraCycle specializes in recycling your hard-to-recycle trash. From toothbrushes, to contact lenses, water filters and toys—we recycle items you can’t recycle curbside. After we recycle your trash into raw material, it’s sold to manufacturing companies who produce the end product and complete the recycling journey. But the story doesn’t end there… From … Continue reading How can I start raising money for charities by recycling with TerraCycle?

Make your voice heard: let brands know recycling is important to you

At TerraCycle, we can recycle the ‘unrecyclable’ (items not typically accepted through curbside recycling programs) by working with brands, retailers, and others who fund the process of recycling these hard-to-recycle items. You can be part of this mission by participating in our recycling programs—and you can play a key role by encouraging brands and manufacturers … Continue reading Make your voice heard: let brands know recycling is important to you

How to recycle all brands of your favorite products through TerraCycle’s free recycling programs – Canada

Our free recycling programs offer solutions for your hard-to-recycle trash. Through these programs, you can recycle different categories of waste, such as home care products, beauty products, food and snack packaging, and more.  Many of our brand sponsors have created free recycling programs for the category. This means you can recycle any brands' products of … Continue reading How to recycle all brands of your favorite products through TerraCycle’s free recycling programs – Canada

How can my vote help the planet?

Collective community actions often outpace government commitments.  Whether you're the head of a household or a multinational corporation, your actions do have environmental impact. You have more influence than you might know. With Earth Day 2023 approaching on April 22, it’s time to vote with your actions to protect the planet.  Did you know that … Continue reading How can my vote help the planet?