You may have heard of TerraCycle’s free recycling programs, or maybe you love to #RecycleEverything through our Zero Waste Boxes, but did you know we do so much more? TerraCycle is different from your local curbside recycler. We’re an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled content, and … Continue reading Who is TerraCycle, and what do we do?
How is TerraCycle different from your curbside recycling service?
What makes something curbside recyclable depends on whether your local recycling service can make a profit from recycling it. If the cost of collecting and processing the trash is lower than the value of the resulting raw material, it will likely be locally recyclable. If the costs are higher, then it likely won’t be. The … Continue reading How is TerraCycle different from your curbside recycling service?
How to talk with your loved ones about the 3 R’s during the holidays
For those of us who carefully consider how our actions affect the planet, it can be hard to talk with people who don’t share our concerns. That frustration is magnified when the people in question are friends and family! It’s admirable to be committed to reducing, reusing, and recycling. And it’s a great idea to … Continue reading How to talk with your loved ones about the 3 R’s during the holidays
How to become a public drop-off point
Interested in getting your community to recycle more? You can start your own TerraCycle public drop-off point and get your community to recycle through TerraCycle’s free recycling programs! It’s simple to start and manage a drop-off point. As the administrator, you’ll choose the location, select which free recycling programs to participate in, manage your drop-off … Continue reading How to become a public drop-off point
Recycle old toys before the holidays
When kids are part of the story, the holidays often include toys with lots of packaging, wrapped and ready to be gifted. So before the season of giving arrives, why not recycle well-loved toys that can’t be donated with TerraCycle’s free toy recycling programs? Did you know that toys can be recycled into things like … Continue reading Recycle old toys before the holidays
Zero Waste Box gift guide
It’s the season of giving—but do we really need more stuff? Eco-minded friends and family members can be hard to shop for because they value sustainability over things. That’s where Zero Waste Box comes in! A Zero Waste Box is the perfect gift for the Earth-lovers in your life. Need help finding the perfect box? … Continue reading Zero Waste Box gift guide