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TerraCycle: Debate between paper and plastic packaging has been ongoing for years, but neither is perfect; Terracycle's partnership with Malt-O-Meal serves as good example of how companies can address pros and cons of paper and plastic at once

The debate between paper and plastic packaging has been ongoing for years, and it’s only been reinvigorated by the recent surge in municipal plastic bag bans affecting cities across the country. Conscious consumers are increasing both in number and contempt for product companies that aren’t socially-conscious, and in the battle for sustainable packaging, the “plastic versus paper” discussion is often on the frontlines.

Madison dentist offers recycling for oral care products

If you’ve ever lamented the waste of old toothbrushes, floss containers and empty Artisan Dental has launched an oral care products recycling program and is collecting these items and others at its office in Suite 301 at 10 N. Livingston St. The items will then be sent to TerraCycle, a company that takes hard-to-recycle items and turns them into products like cutting boards and trash cans.

10 Things You Need to Know for the Waste & Recycling Industry Today (October 21, 2014)

Salem pioneers cigarette butt recycling program: “Whoever thought you could recycle cigarette butts? But you can, and Salem will soon become the first community in New England to do so by teaming with TerraCycle’s Cigarette Waste Brigade. Up to 200 receptacles bearing stickers that read “Recycle Your Butts Here” will be placed across the city in the coming weeks to provide an easy way to reduce a prolific form of littering, according to city officials, and help keep Salem’s streets a little cleaner."

ReFresh Project Celebrates Winning Green Garden Contest

On Saturday, October 25, the ReFresh Project will host a Preview Party and Community Farm Ribbon Cutting, an event in celebration of the project’s first place win in the first-ever national Garnier Green Garden Contest. The contest was put on by a partnership between Garnier, a L’Oréal beauty products brand, and TerraCycle, a Progressive Waste Solutions Company and world leader in the collection and repurposing of hard-to-recycle post-consumer waste.

Recycled Tent Bracelet & other unique holiday gift ideas from TerraCycle #HolidayGiftGuide

Are you looking for a unique gift or even stocking stuffer to give? Do you have someone to shop for that is hard to choose a gift for? TerraCycle has recycled gifts that make a statement, not just a gift item! They have many recycled products from food bags to materials that are made into fun and unique useful items. I have the Recycled Tent Bracelet and love it. It really is made of recycled tent material! It is made in Guatemala by village artisans. So you get a hand-made, recycled gift! Perfect for anyone! The button loop clasp centers for a fun embellishment.

Upcycled Tent Dopp Kit

TerraCycle is a company that upcycles and recycles traditionally non-recyclable waste (including drink pouches, chip bags, tooth brushes and many more) into a large variety of consumer products. These products help keep waste out of our landfills and contribute to a cleaner world! The Upcycled Tent Dopp Kit is made from reclaimed fabric discarded in the manufacture of tents. It’s durable, lightweight, and water and stain resistant. Inside has 3 zipper pockets large enough to hold all of your toiletries. It is also handmade in Mexico.

Halloweenfest

The New Jersey State Museum and Planetarium invites the public to the third Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features free TerraCycle trick-or-treat bags while supplies last; free Halloween themed craft activities; a free Mad Science Halloween show; children’s costume parade and contest; and a free Planetarium Halloween show at 3 p.m.

Bonne Résolution

Le judo club vicomtois a pris une bonne résolution : la collecte et le recyclage des emballages et dosettes de la marque TASSIMO via le groupe TERRACYCLE. Un carton est à votre disposition à la salle de judo pour y déposer vos dosettes et emballages TASSIMO. Faisons un geste pour l’environnement.

Projet Accueil de jour Adagio APF : Terracycle

L’APF l’ADAGIO, accueil de jour pour des adultes en situation de handicap moteur avec ou sans troubles associés situé 55 rue Jean Maridor au Havre, a souhaité développer dans le cadre de ses activités un projet éco citoyen et solidaire. Nous avons donc pris contact avec l’organisme TERRA CYCLE (entreprise Américaine fondée en 2001 et spécialisée dans les engrais naturels). L’accueil de jour est depuis le 05 septembre 2014 centre de collecte pour la brigade « instruments d’écriture ». A ce titre, nous collectons tous les  stylos usagés (à l’exception des crayons de papier). L’accueil de jour APF l’ADAGIO s’engage à :  Expliquer le projet au sein de votre structure, si besoin Déposer la boite de collecte adaptée Envoyer les affiches explicatives Récupérer la boite de collecte une fois remplie (*) Renvoyer les colis auprès de TERRA CYCLE (*) Les boites seront récupérées une fois par mois. Cependant si la boite est pleine avant la date de récupération vous pouvez nous contacter au numéro de téléphone indiqué.