MASSENA - For the past 18 months, some elementary school students in Massena have guzzled down thousands of Capri Sun drink pouches and raised over $800 for their school in the process.
Students at the Nightengale Elementary School are currently taking part in the TerraCycle and Capri Sun Drink Pouch Brigade and recently surpassed collecting 18,000 pouches.
Moving past the 18,000 mark pushes the group into level two of the recycling contest.
The school joined TerraCycle, a private business in Trenton, N.J., that makes consumer products from pre-consumer and post-consumer waste, in February 2013.
“They are still part of the program, and they will still be collecting. They will hopefully be collecting more and will get to the next level,” public relations intern Rachel Zuckerman said.
An organization must collect 10,000 drink pouches to reach the first level and 18,000 for level two.
According to a TerraCycle news release, the brigade is a “free recycling program that rewards people for collecting and sending their waste to TerraCycle to be recycled or upcycled.”
“The brigade has been going on since 2007,” Ms. Zuckerman said. “There are a bunch of schools across the country and you can sign up online to join the brigade.”
The Milestone Program began in September 2013 when Capri Sun added prizes for collecting certain amounts.
“Now, in addition to the money they earn for each piece of waste collected, participants can win prizes made from recycled drink pouches, such as park benches, recycling bins, a playground, and other fun rewards,” the release read.
TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky said of the contest “(It is) meant to inspire individuals and organizations to collect more waste while receiving prizes for their achievements.”
“It is rewarding to see the students and administration get so involved in making this work. It’s an incredible achievement to have kept so many pouches out of the waste system.”
Ms. Zuckerman said she has been very impressed with the youngsters from Massena.
“It’s definitely a significant amount, and they have done an incredible job. It speaks to their dedication and we are really excited about it,” she said.
QUEENSBURY -- Local elementary students have earned more than $2,500 for their school by collecting and recycling drink pouches.
The children reached the second level of TerraCycle and Capri Sun’s Drink Pouch Brigade milestone contest by collecting more than 18,000 drink pouches. The program rewards people for collecting and sending their waste to the recycling company TerraCycle.
Last September, Capri Sun added prizes for collecting certain amounts, including cash and objects made from recycled drink pouches such as park benches, recycling bins, a playground and other rewards.
Branford Elementary School students earned $600 for their school by collecting and recycling drink pouches they use at home and in the lunchroom. They reached the second level of TerraCycle and Capri Sun's Drink Pouch Brigade milestone contest by collecting more than 18,000 drink pouches.
The Drink Pouch Brigade is a free recycling program that rewards people for collecting and sending their waste to TerraCycle to be recycled or upcycled. The Milestone Program, which began in 2013, provides prizes in addition to money for collecting certain amounts. Prizes are made from recycled drink pouches and include such things as park benches, recycling bins, a playground and other prizes.
How is your summer going? Ours is go, go, go! All year long we are super active here in
Telluride, Colorado. What changes in the summer when the snow is not dumping down? Oh lots! We hike, mountain bike, fish, play in the park, swim, go on Jeep tours… and more! Where are you gonna find us? OUTSIDE!
So what do we bring on our outdoor adventures? A whole lot of simple, healthy & delicious snacks. We also pack lots to drink. It’s so easy to get dehydrated in the high altitude sun & we need to make sure we are as hydrated as possible.
Capri Sun juice drinks are an awesome way to drink up, besides they taste awesome!
Did you know:
- Capri Sun juice drinks has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives and has a new clear bottom pouch to show off the purity.
- Don’t be shy… this drink is a great for you as it is for your kiddos!
- Since 2008, more than 200 million Capri Sun juice drink pouches have been collected through Capri Sun’s partnership with TerraCycle and recycled and upcycled into durable goods.
- Capri Sun juice drink pouches now have clear bottoms because Capri Sun consumers expressed the desire for this innovation.
- In 2012, Capri Sun invested in creating a new box for Capri Sun pouches, remaking the iconic box with paperboard instead of cardboard – a change that resulted in a 30 million pound reduction in packaging in 2012. Capri Sun is always looking for ways to improve their packaging while providing consumers with the great-tasting juice drink they’ve come to expect from Capri Sun.
Disclosure: We were sent a free product for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
What a cute backpack for back to school, don’t you think? What if I told you that it was also eco-friendly? Well that’s exactly what it is, cute and eco-friendly! Our friends at TerraCylcle sent us this adorable backpack made from Clif Kid ZBar packaging material and someone is going to be a stylish little one headed back to school this year.
About TerraCycle:
TerraCycle® offers school supplies that allow students to express their personalities while also caring for the environment. TerraCycle, an international recycling and upcycling company, uses traditionally non-recyclable items to create a variety of affordable, eco-friendly products. TerraCycle offers a line of products that include a drink pouch pencil case, made from upcycled Capri Sun packaging and much more.
The backpack we were sent is adorable and great for little ones enter pre-k and kindergarten. It’s a backpack like no other and is sure to have little ones asking your student where they can get one too! I love that it’s eco-friendly and uses recycled items that would otherwise end up in our landfills. TerraCycle did a great job at putting the Clif Kid ZBar material throughout the backpack and giving it a unique look. The material is even stitched inside the front zipper part of the backpack. How neat!!This backpack is lightweight and easy for little hands to carry or strap on their shoulders. It’s not too big but large enough to hold folders, notebooks, and any other items your little one needs to carry to and from school. This year, you can opt for some pretty cool, yet eco-friendly back to school products from TerraCycle. Find more information about TerraCycle and how to purchase their products by visiting
here and as always, have a wonderful school year!!
Students and teachers at Keene’s Crossing Elementary reached the third level of TerraCycle and Capri Sun’s 2013-14 Drink Pouch Brigade milestone program by collecting more than 40,000 drink pouches to be recycled. For its accomplishment, the school won a vinyl banner announcing its achievement, TerraCycle wristbands and a storage bin that can be used for more collections. The students also earned close to $2,000 for KCES by collecting the drink pouches. The school is one of only 17 in the nation to earn this achievement.
