Why are some things recyclable and others aren’t? Great question! Most likely, you can put cardboard, aluminum cans, a few types of plastic (#1 and #2), and glass containers in your municipal recycling bin. Here’s why your local recycling service only accepts materials such as those: It’s a business! Recycling costs money, and someone has … Continue reading Why are some things recyclable and others aren’t?
Meet Tiffany Threadgould, Chief Design Junkie at TerraCycle
At TerraCycle, we love recycling, upcycling and re-using as much waste as possible. We like to practice what we preach and what better way to showcase this and inspire our team on a daily basis, than to upcycle our own office space like all the TerraCycle offices around the world. The European team has recently … Continue reading Meet Tiffany Threadgould, Chief Design Junkie at TerraCycle
Plastic Pollution Part 3
How to upcycle your plastics Earth Day is officially celebrated on 22 April 2018 during Earth Month. This year’s theme is ‘Plastic Pollution’. As such a crucial topic and one that TerraCycle is heavily invested in throughout April during Earth Month, we will present facts and tips on how to deal with, and essentially help … Continue reading Plastic Pollution Part 3
Upcycle with TerraCycle
Upcycling is a great way for you to dispose of things you consider waste and at the same time increase the value of the items.
Sustainable holiday decorations: Tips to make your home look eco-beautiful for Christmas
It is Sunday and time for our first Christmas treat. Make your home the most eco-friendly house on the block without losing the holiday spirit
Zero waste kitchen! 5 simple tips to get you started
Going zero waste can seem overwhelming. We have been conditioned to buy, buy, buy and changing that can be a little scary. But going zero waste does not have to be difficult. You just need to take one step at a time.