TERRACYCLE NEWS

ELIMINATING THE IDEA OF WASTE®

Green the new black

TerraCycle Include USA
While Greeneration focuses on Indonesia’s environment, TerraCycle (terracycle.com) is a US green company that aims to “eliminate the idea of waste” in the US. Through its Brigade program, people can make a list of waste — from food, office supplies and personal products — that they want to get rid of. After receiving the list, TerraCycle will then send a shipping label to their customers’ houses in the US. With the label, customers can ship their trash to TerraCycle. Even though giving away your waste may seems like a simple act, it is a step toward green living. Moreover, TerraCycle will instantly reward you with points, which can later be redeemed for money to subsidize non-profit organizations or even your school. However, the cycle does not end with just sending away your trash. The company will design simple to sophisticated products that are made from the trash it collects and sells them in retailers as well as its website — turning the waste into cash.