Terracycle is a waste management company that specializes in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. They offer recycling programs for a wide variety of items that cannot be recycled through traditional methods and create new products from these materials.
Founded in 2001 by Tom Szaky while he was a student at Princeton University
Began as a fertilizer company that used worm poop as the main ingredient
Shifted focus to recycling and started the first worm poop-based fertilizer program in the country
Launched their first major recycling program, the 'Drink Pouch Brigade' in 2007, which was followed by many more programs for diverse waste streams
Currently operates in over 20 countries and has partnerships with major brands like Procter & Gamble, L'Oru00e9al, and Nestlu00e9
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These boxes are designed to recycle specific waste streams that cannot be recycled through traditional methods, such as cigarette butts, coffee capsules, and snack wrappers.
Loop is a system that allows consumers to purchase products in reusable containers that can be returned to the company after use. The containers are then cleaned and refilled, reducing the amount of waste created by single-use packaging.
Terracycle offers recycling programs for a wide variety of items, including beauty products, baby gear, and pet food packaging. These programs are sponsored by various brands and cost nothing for consumers to participate in.
Terracycle offers recycling programs for a wide variety of materials, including snack wrappers, cigarette butts, coffee capsules, and beauty products. You can visit their website to see a full list of the materials they accept.
Participating in a Brigade program is easy! Simply sign up on the Terracycle website, collect the waste materials specified in the program, and ship them to Terracycle using a pre-paid shipping label. Terracycle will then recycle the materials and you will earn points that can be redeemed for charitable donations or for products from their partners.
Loop is a new system from Terracycle that allows consumers to purchase products in reusable containers that can be returned to the company after use. The containers are then cleaned and refilled, reducing the amount of waste created by single-use packaging.
No, Terracycle operates in over 20 countries around the world. You can visit their website to find out if they have programs available in your area.
No, participating in a Brigade program is free! Terracycle's Brigade programs are sponsored by various brands, so the costs are covered by them.