Haarby: Rundt omkring i Danmark deltager både privatpersoner, virksomheder og organisationer i miljøinitiativet Tassimo-Brigaden, der blev lanceret i Danmark i efteråret af TerraCycle

We already had all the big essentials (tents, sleeping bags) for our recent canoe camping trip, but we had some new gadgets and food that turned out to be fun additions.

Food:

GoGo squeeZ Apple: One of the things I consistently miss when we’re out in the woods for a few days is fresh fruit. It’s heavy and bruises easily, so it’s not practical to bring along. Dry fruit is okay, and dried fruit strips are better than nothing. We’ve tried apple sauce containers in the past, but you need to dig out a spoon (and who wants to do more dishes anyway) and pack the containers out. So it was with delight that I discovered the GoGo squeez applesauce. We found it through my cousin and his wife, who fed one to their 16-month-old  while we were all out walking earlier this summer. Though probably meant for kids, the GoGo packets work great for grown-ups on the trail as well. You just twist off the top and squeeze or suck out the apple sauce. They come in other flavors as well (AppleBanana, AppleStrawberry, etc). I found ours at Target – I think it was about $3 or $4 for a box of 4. The packets fold up small when empty and are recyclable through TerraCycle.

You know those crinkly snack bags? The ones made of foil or other materials that aren't easily recyclable? Now someone wants them. Tom Szaky and Trenton, N.J.-based TerraCycle have made a successful business out of taking things no one else wants and turning them into cool products that people will buy. Recently, Szaky announced that Hamilton Township, just outside Trenton, had been selected for a national pilot project to collect chip bags. Through an arrangement with Frito-Lay, TerraCycle already collects 0.05 percent — not much, true — of chip bags through its Brigade collection programs, which offers student groups and other organizations money for sending in loads of chip bags that otherwise would be discarded. Now, however, through its new "Chip in for Change" pilot, TerraCycle wants to increase the amount collected to at least 10 percent — closer to the average recycling rate of plastic bottles. To do that during the trial, which began July 11 and runs through Oct. 31, Hamilton Township will need to collect 114,930 chip bags (38,310 per month), according to TerraCycle. For every 50,000 chip bags collected, $250 will be donated to local charities or nonprofits.

Recycle your old flip flops and you can earn several great Old Navy Coupons, courtesy of TerraCycle.   For each 25 reycleable pairs donated, you’ll get an Old Navy Coupon worth a FREE new pair of flip flops plus a coupon savings of $10 off your purchase of $40 or more in-store purchases.  Use the Flip Flop Brigade tab for free shipping labels.  This offer is available year-round. TerraCycle takes many recyclable items.  Check them out!

A reciclagem é uma das ações mais incentivadas e acessíveis à população. No entanto, o sucesso dessa prática depende das ações individuais, mas também é imprescindível contar com políticas públicas, cooperativas e tecnologias, para que a maior quantidade possível de resíduos seja reaproveitada adequadamente.

It’s time for back-to-school shopping, and you may find yourself feeling frustrated by the lack of green choices offered at your local big box stores. Fret not, oh eco-conscious ones–school supplies for kids don’t have to be harmful to the environment. Our back to school supply list includes resources for eco-pencils, recycled paper products, PVC-free binders and more! Even the most discriminating environmentally friendly children will be pleased. TerraCycle’s upcycled school supplies make our eco-friendly back-to-school supply list. Image: TerraCycle. There are a wide variety of eco backpacks available, including those made from recycled PET, cotton or hemp. You can also get pencil cases, backpacks, lunch boxes, folders and more that are made from upcycled packaging by TerraCycle; they upcycle traditionally non-recyclable packaging like drink pouches and chip bags and turn them into unique school supplies. You can also get involved with TerraCycle’s program by collecting waste in your home, school and community. To get started, visit TerraCycle.com and create an account. Once you have filled a box with relevant waste, you download a pre-paid shipping label and send your box to them so they can turn your waste into cool products. “Since 2007, TerraCycle has kept 2.4 billion pieces of waste from ending up in landfills and paid almost $4.5 million dollars to schools and charities.”

Have you heard of TerraCycle before? They upcycle and products that you wouldn’t normally think about recycling. Bags of chips, juice boxes, candy, etc. It’s up to YOU to help them out! Sign up to help collect or drop off your stash at locations nearby. Many times you’ll earn $.02 per item! Everything gets turned into FuN new products!   My boys were sent some Back to School supplies and they couldn’t stop saying ‘Awesome!’ as they opened up the box! Capri Sun Drink Pouch Backpack – did you know billions of juice pouches are thrown away annually? Capri Sun Lunch Box – the inside is cool – the design and the temperature! Kool Aid Pencil Pouch – each drink is individually stitched together on each product. Malt O Meal Notebook – cereal bags produce 75% less packaging to dispose than traditional cereal boxes. See we’re ALL learning with TerraCycle!

Have you seen TerraCycle products? I had heard about the company and had even sent drink pouches in for recycling through a co-op we were in a few years ago, but I hadn't seen the products. I was excited to be able to check them out for this review.

Happy Flip Flop Friday! It looks like my favorite budget friendly store Old Navy has joined forces withTerracycle to help us all recycle our old flip flops. What a great idea. Every time you send your old flip-flops to TerraCycle, you’ve done a green deed for Mother Nature by diverting waste from our landfills. To show our gratitude, for every shipment of about 25 pairs of flip-flops, or 50 individual flip-flops (about 18 pounds), you will receive exclusive coupons from Old Navy to distribute to the participants who helped you collect. It’s totally free to participate in a TerraCycle Brigade. There are no signup or participation fees, and the shipping is covered by the program. Once you’ve joined the Flip-Flop Brigade, follow the steps below to earn your Old Navy coupons:

1. Collect about 25 pairs, or 50 individual, flip-flops (all brands are accepted) and fill up a box or bag. Remember to always reuse a shipping box or bag and use eco-friendly padding as needed. To receive your Old Navy coupons, you must ship at least 18 lbs of flip-flops.
2. Download a pre-paid shipping label from terracycle.com. Just visit your TerraCycle account online, and click “SHIP US YOUR WASTE”. You can print it out yourself or request a label from TerraCycle.
3. Ship the box to TerraCycle by affixing the pre-paid postage label and dropping it off at a UPS location.

Hoy os traigo un descubrimiento que he hecho hace poco para reciclar lo que no se ha reciclado hasta el momento, y poder crear productos nuevos con este reciclaje. De ello se encarga una organización llamada TerraCycle.