The JSC Global group wish to tell you about recycling oral care such as old toothbrushes, old toothpaste tubes, used dental floss packets etc. We would like you to bring in any used oral care that you have.

Coffee pods are popular as a convenient way to enjoy a cup of coffee at the push of a button. However, the small single-serve capsules are increasingly becoming an environmental issue with millions being sent to landfill every year. Did you know that Terracycle provides free recycling of certain brands of coffee pods?

When we were invited to try out the glossy Stelia Automatic Coffee Maker by DeLonghi, we were thrilled (again). Let's not forget about the environment though. As for all of those empty coffee capsules, Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® and TerraCycle are pleased to announce an innovative worldwide partnership to reduce and recycle the waste.

REDLANDS IndigiScapes is doing its bit to save the planet by going zero-waste with TerraCycle, a recycling group that deals with hard-to-recycle waste. It has installed a TerraCycle media storage waste box, a contraption that recycles media storage equipment like old CDs, memory sticks and cassette tapes that can’t otherwise be dealt with through regular recycling systems. IndigiScapes houses a zero waste box in its resource recovery station, a trolley to be used around the centre during events and off-site as required. The waste box accepts various waste streams from hairnets to mail room supplies. Once the box is full, it is returned to TerraCycle for recycling using the pre-affixed shipping label. TerraCycle general manager Jean Bailliard said it was encouraging to see local schools, businesses and community organisations getting involved. TerraCycle transforms the collected waste into recycled materials or reuses the waste for other purposes like park benches, watering cans and even playgrounds.

In a bid to decrease the amount of coffee capsules going into landfill, locals are encourage to join the NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Recycling Program. Established in 2014 by the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto team and recycling pioneers TerraCycle, the program turns used coffee, milk, tea and chocolate capsules into recycled materials that can be transformed into planter boxes, playground equipment and park benches. Spokesperson Gemma Kaczerepa says the donation process is simple. "It's really easy, you just need to head to our website which is terracycle.com.au, sign up to the program, collect any old box or bag and then put your used capsules in that bag and then once it's full, you just need to drop it off at your nearest Australia Post with a free shipping label attached which you can also download from our website. Then it all gets sent off for free."

In a bid to decrease the amount of coffee capsules going into landfill, locals are encourage to join the NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Recycling Program. Established in 2014 by the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto team and recycling pioneers TerraCycle, the program turns used coffee, milk, tea and chocolate capsules into recycled materials that can be transformed into planter boxes, playground equipment and park benches. Spokesperson Gemma Kaczerepa says the donation process is simple. "It's really easy, you just need to head to our website which is terracycle.com.au, sign up to the program, collect any old box or bag and then put your used capsules in that bag and then once it's full, you just need to drop it off at your nearest Australia Post with a free shipping label attached which you can also download from our website. Then it all gets sent off for free."

Transcript: This National Recycling Week, locals are encourage to join the NESCAFE Dolce Gusto Recycling Program. Established in 2014 by the NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto team and recycling pioneers TerraCycle, the program turns used coffee, milk, tea and chocolate capsules into recycled materials that can be transformed into planter boxes, playground equipment and park benches. Spokesperson GEMMA KACZEREPA says the donation process is simple. *audio*

The Shoalhaven Mariners Junior Baseball Club and Ewing Electrical are taking part in TerraCycle’s nationwide program to promote the recycling of products many people just throw out. Toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothbrush and toothpaste tube outer packaging, floss containers, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Capsules, all cosmetics packaging, hair care packaging and skin care packaging are all part of TerraCycle’s program. By collecting previously unrecyclable products and sending them to TerraCycle money will be given to the Mariners.

The coffee company's Dolce Gusto team has partnered with TerraCycle for the program, which will turn coffee, milk, tea, and chocolate capsules into planter boxes, playground equipment, and park benches TerraCycle extracts the coffee grounds and sends them to an industrial composting facility, while the plastic from each capsule is melted down and turned into pellets that can be used to make the recycled products.

Then I discovered TerraCycle. With a company tag line of "eliminating the idea of waste", I was immediately intrigued. TerraCycle is an innovative recycling company that has become a global leader in hard to recycle waste. In the spirit of Planet Arks National Recycling Week, I would definitely recommend jumping onto the TerraCycle website specific to your location (they operate in 21 countries!) and seeing what hard to recycle waste streams you can sign up to and start collecting for!