I am a big fan of recycling and Upcycling. Now many people do not even know what that term means, Upcycling. Basically it is like recycling, where you are saving something from the being thrown away and ending up in a landfill by reusing it,  but with Upcycling you are turning it into a new, more stylish item. Many crafters do this at home, and have a ton of fun doing it, making beautiful items. Well, 2001 a company called TerraCycle came on the scene and turned this Upcycing into a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved. Here is what they do: People send in certain items they are looking for, stuff people are going to be thrown into the trash. The people sending them in receive money towards the non-profit of their choice: their school, church, charity, as long as it is a non-profit organization. TerraCycle turns the items into trendy items, like lunch boxes, back packs and other school supplies, scrapbooks and speaker boxes, and practical items like fences, coasters, and garden supplies.Honestly, what I mentioned does not even begin to touch on all of the things that they make. The materials they are using are growing and items that they are  making just continues to grown and that means more and more things trash staying out of the landfills each year, plus more and more non profits adding money to their causes. As you can see I love TerraCycle. I have loved them for a long time, since I saw my very first Capri Sun drink pouch and knew how green this company was. These days you can find quite a few of the Terracycle products around my house. And I think they would make amazing holiday gifts for just about anyone on your list. Kids will love the fun designs made from candy wrappers, chip bags, and juice boxes. There are great items that are appropriate for teens and adults, too. With unique items like tote bags, lunch sacks, toiletry cases and travel pouches which are made from repurposed USPS mail bags and old tents that were destined for the trash. All USPS and tent products will be available online at Uncommon Goods. The Upcycled Tent DOPP Kit  is made from piece of manufactured tent and scraps and the clip, closures, and zippers are the like those used in the tents used in camping, giving it an authentic feel. Since it is made from true tent material, on the inside and outside, it is very durable. The inside has 3 zippered pockets that can hold everything you need for your trip or even just to keep things organized at home. And even though people do not usually think of gardening in the winter, indoor plants still need care. TerraCycle had both indoor and outdoor gardening items. The watering can offered from TerraCycle may seem like just a normal can, but it is made from recycled Bare Naked Wrappers. Just another way to keep all that trash out of the landfills, while keeping your garden watered and blooming beautifully. TerraCycle products are available at a wide range of major retailers from WalMart to Target as well as online sites, such as Uncommon Goods. I hope you will look at the other amazing products that are available from Terracycle, and include them on your Holiday list. Also, please consider looking into the TerraCycle’s recycle program to earn money for your school or charity.