TerraCycle is different from your curbside recycler

While some curbside recycling programs accept everything from plastics #1-7 to e-waste, many municipalities only accept glass, paper, and some rigid plastics. That’s where TerraCycle comes in! At TerraCycle, we aim to provide easy-to-use recycling options to anyone who wants to recycle! So, what is the difference between TerraCycle and your curbside recycling service? Keep … Continue reading TerraCycle is different from your curbside recycler

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 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?

Why are some things recyclable and others aren’t?

Why are some things recyclable through municipal recycling, and others aren't? It all comes down to economics. Find out why your curbside recycling program only recycles a few types of waste streams and how TerraCycle can recycle your hard-to-recycle trash:  What is considered recyclable?  Most curbside recycling programs only accept cardboard, aluminum cans, a few … Continue reading Why are some things recyclable and others aren’t?

Home for the Holidays Recycling Programs

Preparing for the holidays includes family meals, seasonal candles, and cleaning up around the house. So before the season of giving arrives, why not recycle your empty home product packaging with TerraCycle’s free home recycling programs to keep trash out of landfills?  Did you know that household trash like cleaning products, food storage containers, and … Continue reading Home for the Holidays Recycling Programs