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ELIMINATING THE IDEA OF WASTE®

Super Recycling Twitter Handles

As a scrap metal recycling company, we appreciate any and all recycling efforts. We are proud to share any creative collection of motivating materials, ideas and initiatives related to sustainability and recycling. Let’s leave the world a better place than we found it. That is made easier with the help of friends in the recycling industry! Take a look at these fabulous Twitter handles that are expert recycling masters. TerraCycle @TerraCycle Turning waste into recycled goods, this Twitter handle inspires everyone to participate in recycling difficult items. See the usefullness in almost everything with help from TerraCycle.

Shawmont Elementary School Becomes the Top State Collector in Lunch Kit Recycling Program

Students and teachers at Shawmont Elementary School are the top collectors of lunch kits in the Lunch Kit Brigade®, a free, national recycling program created by Lunchables® Lunch Combinations and TerraCycle®. By collecting used lunch kits, the school has helped to divert 12,088 units of lunch kit waste from landfills. After they sign up to join a recycling Brigade, schools earn points for every unit of waste they collect and send to TerraCycle. The points can be redeemed for charitable gifts or a cash donation to the non-profit or school of the collector’s choice. TerraCycle recycles the traditionally non-recyclable lunch kit waste into new products and materials. “We’re very proud of the work that students and teachers at Shawmont Elementary School have done for this Brigade,” said TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky. “We love working with Lunchables® to celebrate and reward schools doing such great things for the environment.” Any schools or organizations interested in recycling with TerraCycle can learn more about the brigades and sign up for free at www.terracycle.com. TerraCycle, Inc. is an international upcycling and recycling company that takes difficult-to recycle-packaging and turns it into affordable, innovative products. Founded in 2001, TerraCycle is the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable post-consumer waste, working with more than 40 major brands globally to collect used packaging and products that would otherwise be destined for landfills. TerraCycle repurposes that waste into new, innovative materials and products that are available online and through major retailers. The waste is collected through TerraCycle’s Brigade programs, which are free fundraisers that pay for every piece of waste collected and returned. For information on how to join a TerraCycle Brigade and on purchasing TerraCycle products please visit www.terracycle.com.

35 Nutritious Summer Snacks for Kids from Capri Sun

Summer is here and it's time for lazy days by the pool, exciting adventures, and just enjoying being a kid! Sometimes, it can be hard to get our kids to eat well during the summer. Between trips to the park, playing in the pool, and time spent traveling, my kids are just too busy to sit down for healthy meals. That's why we try to get as many nutritious snacks as we can into them, so we don't have to worry if they are too busy playing to slow down for lunch! And don't forget to stay hydrated!  My kids love Capri Sun Juice Drinks because they taste good and come in their favorite flavors. As a company, Capri Sun is committed to helping the environment. Since 2008, more than 200 million Capri Sun pouches have been collected through Capri Sun’s partnership with TerraCycle and have been recycled and upcycled into durable goods.

2014 Back to School Guide Part 2

TerraCycle does some great things with recycled chip bags and drink pouches. In fact, you can get back to school supplies that are made out of your favorite food or drink product. This is a great way to keep the waste out of our landfills. The Capri Sun Pencil Pouch is made out of recycled Capri Sun pouches sewn together to form a zippered pencil pouch to hold all of your pencils in for school. The Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili Messenger Bag is made out bag wrappers and is great to put school books in or homework. The strap is adjustable and the bag  is lightweight. There are a variety of other recycled products to choose from. Head on over to TerraCycle to view more products.