According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 30 percent of what we throw away. When these materials are sent to landfills, they take up space and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. One way to avoid sending food scraps and yard waste to landfills is by learning … Continue reading Learn About Composting Day
How do I ship garbage to TerraCycle? Great question!
Shipping garbage to TerraCycle for recycling is easy and free. Learn how to send us garbage through free recycling programs and Zero Waste Boxes.
Recycle your old stuff on National Old Stuff Day
Some of our old things gather nostalgia, while others just gather dust. Whether it’s game pieces without their board game, electronics that croaked a decade ago, or those decaying craft supplies you swore you’d do something with someday…deep down, you know it’s time for a closet clean-out. Lucky for you, you don’t have to throw … Continue reading Recycle your old stuff on National Old Stuff Day
Become a Recycling Champion in your Community
There’s no better way to give back to your community than to lend a helping hand in cleaning it up! Setting up a convenient drop-off point will encourage your community members to recycle trash that would otherwise end up in landfills. All the trash you collect will be recycled through TerraCycle and it’s simple to … Continue reading Become a Recycling Champion in your Community
Love the Earth by Recycling Cigarettes
Share the love with the planet by joining the Free Cigarette Recycling Program. Spend a day enjoying these activities and recycling butts to prevent pollution. Did you know it’s easy to spend time with the people you love AND clean up the planet in the process? The Truth Initiative reports that cigarettes are the most … Continue reading Love the Earth by Recycling Cigarettes
Show Yourself (& the Planet) Some Love! Sustainable Self-Care Ideas
Valentine’s day isn’t just about treating others. Show yourself—and the planet—some love this February 14th (and any other day that calls for self-care!). The idea of self-care, or attending to your well-being and happiness, has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. That’s something we can all get behind. What’s concerning is that self-care … Continue reading Show Yourself (& the Planet) Some Love! Sustainable Self-Care Ideas