2.)  Store batteries in a cool, dry place - Batteries and inclement weather don't mix. Always store used batteries in a plastic container like the EasyPak™ Battery Recycling Container from TerraCycle Regulated Waste that will keep them cool and dry. Batteries left exposed to extreme heat for long periods of time can deform, leak or even explode.

A Coquitlam business group is tackling the problem of cigarette litter with an innovative program that not only recycles the pesky filters but also provides extra income to a local non-profit agency. This summer and fall, the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association took on the challenge of collecting cigarette butts in partnership with TerraCycle and the Community Ventures Society.

The pet food industry has been making strides toward a more sustainable future and helping lead the charge is Wellness Natural Pet Food. The brand announced that it has recycled 100,000 bags of pet food through its free recycling program with TerraCycle. The milestone comes just as the country gears up to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15.

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The pet food industry has been making strides toward a more sustainable future, and helping lead the charge is Wellness^® Natural Pet Food. The brand announced today that it has recycled 100,000 bags of pet food through its free recycling program with TerraCycle^®. The milestone comes just as the country gears up to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.

The pet food industry has been making strides toward a more sustainable future, and helping lead the charge is Wellness^® Natural Pet Food. The brand announced today that it has recycled 100,000 bags of pet food through its free recycling program with TerraCycle^®. The milestone comes just as the country gears up to celebrate America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.

Olioso cited Kiehl’s packaging initiative a few years ago as an outstanding example of a green beauty endeavor. The skin and hair care products company allowed consumers to return empty bottles, tubes and other containers to US stores for recycling or upcycling with TerraCycle.

For example, while plastic milk cartons can be recycled at the city of Holland’s waste hauler Republic Services, lids cannot. Neither can paper milk cartons (although third-party recyclers such as TerraCycle can). For the rest of the answers, keep reading.

As an alternative: Extended wear lenses…or just get glasses. If you do go disposable, TerraCycle and Bausch + Lomb have partnered to create a free recycling program for some lenses and packaging.