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Schools Increase Recycling Efforts with TerraCycle

TerraCycle General Brigades Include USA
Schools produce plenty of garbage which is carelessly disposed when it could very well be recycled. A unique recycling technique known as TerraCycle has brought about a huge change in the recycling behavior of schools in the US. The program takes the initiative to recover food packaging products that are hard to recycle and as well pays schools for their work. Based upon a MichigansThumb.com report, this program awards points to schools depending on the amount of recyclable products provided to TerraCycle. The creation of single-serve food products has elevated the amount of disposable waste and contributed to an evergrowing pile of hazardous waste materials in landfills. TerraCycle influences the recycling of food packaging items like candy wrappers and packaging for chips, cereals, coffee, cookies, beverages and gum. Additionally, they receive other pieces including plastic bags, cups, glue containers, as well as electronic goods like laptops, music players, cameras, and mobile phones. Schools have total control over the type of products they would like to recycle. Taking part in this program is totally free for all schools as TerraCycle encourages application of as many eco-friendly practices as is possible.