AMSTERDAM - De jongensachtige man met petje wordt geleefd door zijn droom: een wereld waar geen afval bestaat, waar alles een eindeloos leven krijgt. Waar alles wordt ge-upcycled en gerecycled. Een groene wereld gaat verder dan plastic flessen of papier inzamelen voor hergebruik. Wie maakt zich drukom chipszakken en balpennen?  Kauwgom? Sigarettenpeuken? Tandenborstels? Dat spul komt nog steeds op stortplaatsen of in verbrandingsovens  voor energieopwekking terecht. Doodzonde. Je kunt met afval van alles maken, tassen, isolatie voor huizen, maar dan moet je het wel bij ons inleveren."

I was contacted by Stephanie of TerraCycle who thought my readers would be interested in this program and I have to agree. Below is the text of a press release that provides all the information: Green AND Clean: TerraCycle and Partner Brands Make Green Cleaners Recyclable TRENTON, N.J., October 19, 2011 – Non-recyclable packaging is a major obstacle in creating a truly responsible line of soaps and cleaners for moms who want a safe environment inside their homes and out. Three leading eco-responsible brands, TerraCycle, Dropps, and Method are making serious headway by offering completely eco-friendly products with natural, non-toxic ingredients and newly recyclable packaging. Now families can use natural cleaners, reduce their waste production and earn money for their community at the same time!

Pour la Semaine de la réduction des déchets, prévue entre le 17 et le 27 novembre, le Syndicat mixte de gestion des déchets (SMGD) Villefranche-du-Périgord-Monpazier mènera une opération de collecte de stylos usagés avec les écoles, les centres de loisirs et les déchetteries. En partenariat avec Terracycle et Bic, il participera au recyclage des instruments d'écriture.

(6 of 16) 6. Snack Wrapper Eco-Boombox This is a desktop toy your coworkers will salivate for. Frito Lay joined forces with TerraCycle to give their snack packaging a second life, and the Eco-Boombox was born. It’s made with 80% recycled packaging materials (some sent in from consumers themselves) and has a 3.5mm universal plug so you can play music from your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, laptop, or computer. This gives new meaning to the term "rapper." The Eco-Boombox is priced at $19. [Link] (5 of 16) 5. TerraCycle Crushed Electronics Trash Can TerraCycle is a company on a mission to reduce the estimated 2.5 million tons of electronic waste that ends up in our landfills every year. They create a variety of products out of crushed and remolded computers, fax machines and other office equipment. These 11 inch trashcans painted in day-glo designs by inner city artists in Trenton, N.J. are a sturdy and groovy addition to any office. Oh, and the irony of a trashcan made out of trash isn’t lost on us. Price: $10. [Link]