Nescafe Dolce Gusto Pods are now recyclable.  I know that this has been a concern of mine and many others that with the increasing using of coffee pods the amount of waste from the pods is going to escalate to crazy proportions.  That is why I was so happy to hear that Terracycle have added the Nescafe Dolce Gusto pods to their list of recyclable items. TerraCycle is an innovative recycling company that has become a global leader in recycling hard-to-recycle waste. TerraCycle offers free recycling programs funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers around the world to help you collect and recycle your hard-to-recycle waste. Simply choose the programs you’d like to join; start collecting in your home, school, or office; download free shipping labels; and send us your waste to be recycled. You can even earn rewards for your school or favorite non-profit!  

to recycle your pods you need to collect them in a plastic bag and return to a Nespresso collection point. (As of September 2016, Nespresso also sells pre-paid Australia Post satchels consumers can send back to the company for recycling, with up to 130 capsules at a time.) The company claims that by 2013 they were able to collect 75 per cent of all capsules sold worldwide, but they haven't revealed data on how many they actually recycle. In Australia, pod collection is done by a company called TerraCycle, whose mission is to divert hard-to-recycle waste from landfills.

Today’s retail landscape is characterized by a constant stream of product releases and innovation. Coupled with planned product obsolescence, this leaves the world with a massive amount of excess inventory and a growing stream of product waste. According to Sustainable Brands, the average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing each year. Importantly, the Wall Street Journal notes that product waste, particularly e-waste, not only ends up in U.S. landfills, but also in developing nations — creating a myriad of environmental and human health risks. Yet retailers are well positioned to be at the forefront of waste reduction — without sacrificing business growth — by focusing on the end of a product's life from the start. In fact, a smart sustainability strategy can positively impact the retailer and the environment at the same time. By prioritizing product reuse, retailers may find that they can cut costs, while ensuring high-quality products and increasing brand loyalty. Investing In Take-Back Campaigns When retailers are transparent about their sustainability programs, they not only showcase ongoing efforts to reduce their environmental footprints, but they also strengthen long-term customer loyalty. Brita, the water pitcher and filtration company, for example, partners with the recycling company TerraCycle to provide customers with a free and easy recycling program. The program supplies customers with clear instructions on how to recycle Brita products and explains to customers how their old products will be repurposed as outdoor chairs, bike racks, park benches and more. The sustainability program clearly positions Brita as an environmentally conscious company, while also deepening customer loyalty by engaging them in an innovative initiative.

Recycling and sustainability are becoming increasingly visable as key factors for action at the consumer-level. The need for environmentally-sound practices has galvanized companies around the world, and it’s no coincidence that the world’s most admired companies are sustainability stars; consumers around the world report a willingness to pay more for goods and services from businesses known for commitment to social and environmental value.   At TerraCycle, we have worked with hundreds of brands and consumer packaging goods companies- large and small- to help them reach (and develop new) sustainability goals. Now more than ever, we are seeing some of the largest companies on the planet shifting toward environmental stewardship as part of their CSR intiatives—and the potential benefit for the environment is huge.   Our partner PepsiCo, while just one example, has created massive impact through Recycle Rally: a K-12 school initiative challenging children to recycle on-campus and engage their communities. Since 2010, thousands of K-12 schools have recycled 59 million bottles and cans and received portions of $1 million in prizes. In addition to the reward incentives, PepsiCo has invested in developing and sharing a broad array of educational resources and tools and is inspiring students with art projects that utilize used cans and bottles. When recognizable brands like PepsiCo lead sustainability at this level, environmental stewardship is more likely to resonate with younger generations— and the success of Recycle Rally is a great indicator.   Unilever, makers of everything from food to personal care products, is another large corporation accepting its environmental responsibility. Unilever recently set ambitious reduction targets aiming to slow down the depletion of natural resources, to success. The multi-national consumer goods company decreased waste associated with the disposal of their products by 29% since 2010, and 60% of its agricultural raw material was sustainably sourced by the end of 2015. They have also launched campaigns that encourage recycling like #RethinkRecycling, which emphasizes the recycling of bathroom products. Unilever has outwardly stressed the importance of recognizing the impact that businesses have on issues such as global warming and sustainability, and implicates itself as a leader in future-proofing.   But it is not just about targeted environmental action campaigns at the consumer-level: large corporations are collaborating to innovate around sustainability and create far-reaching solutions to global environmental challenges. Companies are realizing that in order to even have a future, they have to create one together- which is why some of the largest companies in the world have joined The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 17. It is an exciting collaboration between companies to “share their ideas, data, and insights on addressing key global challenges.” Through open communication, these industry partners hope to accelerate environmental developments and find the sustainable solutions that we all need. Collaborations like this are necessary in today’s interconnected global environment, and the world’s largest brands are taking the lead.     Industry leaders can and need to engage their consumers (and industry partners) around sustainability, as their reach and impact across the globe is undeniable. With the resources and collaboration of large corporations like PepsiCo and Unilever, issues like recycling and environmental stewardship can be in the forefront of more minds for dynamic solutions. 

(...) Criando Valor Social Positivo e a palestra da Mônica Pirrongelli, gerente de Comunicações e Desenvolvimento de Negócios da TerraCycle Brasil.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, 10 de septiembre de 2016, México Ambiental.- Orientada no sólo a la recolección y reúso de los residuosque dejan las prácticas de consumo de los seres humanos sino a generar una verdadera cultura ambiental en México, TerraCycle es una empresa de reciclaje eco-amigable que se ha convertido en un líder a global en reciclaje lo que se considera no reciclable. En México, tiene su sede en Monterrey Nuevo León y sólo en esta ciudad 40 escuelas se han inscrito en los programas de TerraCycle.   En este marco, TerraCycleaseguró que los estudiantes en Monterrey, Nuevo León, hacen una diferencia este año escolar porque se impulsan acciones de reciclaje desus residuos durante el receso. A través de la participación en los programas de reciclajede TerraCycle las escuelas pueden convertir sus envases de comida vacíos en dinero enefectivo.   Por ejemplo, la escuela secundaria No. 20 Juan F. Escamilla, de la capital neolonesa, trabaja con TerraCycle para recolectar bolsas de botana, envolturas de pan y pan dulceque se producen en la escuela lo que le ha permitido obtener un beneficio económicode 22 mil 999 pesos. Esta escuela es uno de los mejores colectores de los programas derecolección de TerraCycley ha ayudado a prevenir que los residuos terminen en vertederos locales.   Otra institución es la escuela secundaria No. 49 David Alfaro Siqueiros también ubicada en Monterrey es un ejemplo de las escuelas beneficiadas por las acciones de reciclaje de TerraCycle, al recibir una donación de5 mil pesos el pasado mes de julio. Al igual que éstas más de 40 escuelas de NuevoLeón se han inscrito en los diferentes programas.   Actualmente TerraCycle México ofrece 6 programas diferentes, lo que permite a cadaescuela, organizaciones o individuo reciclar productos muy diversos, desde empaques de jabonesen barra hasta envases de cuidado bocal. Los residuos recogidos a través de estosprogramas se reciclan en nuevos productos de plástico tales como botes de basura, mesasde picnic y bancos del parque.   TerraCycle fue fundado en 2001 por Tom Szaky, un estudiante de la Universidad de Princeton y su objetivo central desde un principio fue Eliminar la Idea de la Basura ®. Hoy, TerraCycle, ha crecido y es el líder global en recolección y reutilización de desechos difíciles de reciclar. Opera en más de 20 países e interactúa con más de 50 millones de personas al reciclarmillones de piezas de desecho -que van desde bolsas de papas, cápsulas de caféy colillas de cigarrillos- a través de varias plataformas innovadoras.   Anualmente en 21 países TerraCycle recoge y reutiliza miles de millonesde piezas de desechos, donando millones de dólares a las escuelas y organizaciones benéficasen el proceso. En México, las escuelas pueden acercarse a TerraCycle o participar en los programas dereciclaje. El sitio web es: www.terracycle.com.mx.

Em 2012 a Faber-Castell estabeleceu uma parceria com a TerraCycle e lançou um programa de coleta que permite a transformação de instrumentos de escrita em matéria prima reciclada que substitui...