It’s time to close out the school year and begin your classroom cleanout. Organizing and cleaning out your classroom can seem overwhelming and chore-like. It often leads to sending a lot of "stuff" to landfills. However, all of that “stuff” can be recycled through TerraCycle! Classroom waste is often overlooked. While you might think it’s … Continue reading Classroom cleanout with TerraCycle
3rd Grade Class Learns About Eliminating Waste
Written by: Melissa Nguyen Recently, I got to witness an atypical conference call at TerraCycle. The Global Vice President of Communications, Albe Zakes, did a video call with a 3rd grade class in Flint, Michigan. Albe showed a short presentation about garbage and ways to protect the environment. Just like the kids, I learned a … Continue reading 3rd Grade Class Learns About Eliminating Waste
Spotlight: Jamison Elementary School
We recently got the chance to talk with Jamison Elementary School about their participation in the Drink Pouch Brigade. With 4-5 years of involvement and 800 kids collecting, it is safe to say they are expert recyclers. From their experience, we learned some beneficial tips any school can use to either expand a current Brigade … Continue reading Spotlight: Jamison Elementary School
Brigader Profile: Jenny Baleme
Jenny Baleme is one of TerraCycle’s outstanding Brigade participants. She has been recycling with TerraCycle for about 13 months and loves it! She enjoys being educated on recycling and upcycling and then passing on that education to make a change in her community. She became a Brigade participant to raise money for her local … Continue reading Brigader Profile: Jenny Baleme
Community Blog Profile – Candy Lane Elementary and Vanessa Mohler
Vanessa Mohler is an academic intervention specialist at Candy Lane Elementary in Milwaukie, Oregon who runs the Brigade program at the school! Several years ago, Vanessa and Candy Lane Elementary started recycling one waste stream with TerraCycle, candy bar wrappers. Today they collect 15 different waste streams including writing instruments and oral care products. The … Continue reading Community Blog Profile – Candy Lane Elementary and Vanessa Mohler
Step Back into School on a Green Foot
This back to school season, get a fresh start while helping the environment too. These useful tips can help you begin this school year with a green slate! Tip #1: Before you hit the mall, access what you already have. This will help you see what you need to buy and what you can reuse. … Continue reading Step Back into School on a Green Foot