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…
Read MoreSpotlight: 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…
Read MoreBrigader 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…
Read MoreCommunity 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…
Read MoreStep 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.…
Read MoreHeartfelt Thank You Notes to TerraCycle
Usually it’s TerraCycle thanking our participants for all our hard work, but we recently received a wonderful surprise from Dutton Christian School! The students at Dutton sent us crafty, creative thank you notes, addressed to TerraCycle and the Brigade sponsors. Luray Elementary recently received a playground made out of flip-flops from our Old Navy Flip-Flop…
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