The first time Chloé Dubois saw a remote beach littered with plastics, she was struck by the grim reality of how big the problem had become. It was 2012 and Dubois was participating in a shoreline cleanup along the coast of Alaska. Within five days, the dedicated group had picked up 18,000 kilograms (40,000 pounds) of plastic pollution. Dubois has also been active cleaning up British Columbia’s coastlines. “It completely transformed my plastic usage and I knew I had to do something about it,” said Dubois, who is co-founder and executive director of the Ocean Legacy Foundation. “I think there’s a misconception that because we live in Canada, our coastlines are pristine. But depending on where you are, it can be incredibly polluted. It’s important to acknowledge the problem we have at home.” The Ocean Legacy Foundation has been cleaning up Canada’s coastlines since 2014, collecting more than 70,000 kilograms (157,000 pounds) of marine debris during its first year. But Dubois admits it’s a never-ending task. The foundation, along with dozens of other groups throughout southern B.C., continues to gather a colossal amount of debris, ranging from polystyrene, fishing gear, rope and beverage containers to tampon applicators, pens and shotgun shells. And it has found creative ways to repurpose the mountain of debris accumulating inside its Delta warehouse. Hard plastics from fishing floats are given back to Harbour Chandler Ltd. for fishers to reuse and repurpose. Fishing ropes are given out for art projects, such as carpet building, potted plants and bracelet making. Water bottle materials are being tested for shoe production and tires are being recycled into new rubber products. The foundation has also partnered with Lush Cosmetics North America, which uses the hard-mixed plastics collected from beaches to package some of its products. Other companies have also reached out to the foundation for sustainably sourced packaging. “We are working on what we want these plastics to be used for, so it doesn’t create more single-use plastic products we are going to have to clean off the beach,” said Dubois, noting the foundation will soon be able to process and transform rope and netting materials into pellets for re-manufacturing. “We need to be coming at the problem from different angles. There’s a lot of different interests, perspectives and solutions, and they all need to be part of the puzzle to move forward.” The Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim Chapter has also found creative ways to turn coastal waste into consumer goods. Now in its second year, the Hold On To Your Butt campaign has recycled 500,000 cigarette butts from canisters placed along streets and beaches throughout Tofino and Ucluelet. The butts are sent to TerraCycle, which turns them into plastic lumber. According to Lilly Woodbury, a Surfrider Foundation Canada representative, cigarette butt filters can take up to 25 years to decompose and are the most commonly littered item in the world. In September 2019, more than 4,000 cigarette butts were collected during a cleanup in Tofino. “Recycling this material keeps it out of waters, public spaces and landfills,” said Woodbury, noting Surfrider also runs the Wetsuit Reincarnation Program, which recycles old wetsuits into yoga mats. “Mainstream wetsuits are made of neoprene, a petroleum-based material, which will never biodegrade.” The Province is exploring ways to address marine debris, marine-sourced plastics and abandoned vessels. Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo and Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, visited coastal communities during the summer to learn about solutions and make recommendations for provincial action. Learn More: For more information about abandoned vessels, marine debris and marine-sourced plastics in B.C. and to keep up to date on the parliamentary secretary for environment’s work, visit: gov.bc.ca/MarineDebrisProtection For more information about the Ocean Legacy Foundation, visit: https://oceanlegacy.ca/ For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, visit: https://www.surfrider.org/chapters/entry/pacific-rim

McMaster and other large clients of Waste Connections informed that ‘mixed recyclables’ are doomed for landfill

Garbage hit a breakthrough at McMaster University when 916 metric tonnes of trash was sent to the landfill in 2018 — the first year in a five-year auditing trail that the Hamilton institution recycled and composted more waste than it dumped.   Despite the milestone, McMaster's 2018 waste diversion rate of 54 per cent was still short of the provincial objective of diverting 60 per cent of waste from the landfill.   The feat is attainable. Mohawk accomplished a 71 per cent diversion rate at its Stoney Creek campus and 65 per cent at its Fennell campus with a total of 283 metric tonnes sent to the landfill from both locations.   As McMaster stepped up efforts to improve its diversion score this year, unwelcome news arrived in June when its garbage contractor Waste Connections gave notice to the school and other large private clients in Hamilton that bins with mixed recycling materials would be sent to landfill because of more stringent requirements at the Asian plants that process plastic, paper and other materials.   "We're been told that there is no market for co-mingled recyclables — that's why we are now separating on campus to ensure they can be recycled," said Gord Arbeau, director of communications at McMaster.   The success of specific labelling and extra effort needed to separate recycled materials at the student's union food court, library and in residences will be proven out in the next waste audit at McMaster expected to be run this fall.   For the waste audit last November, trash was gathered from six areas of the campus over two days. Consultant Waste Reduction analyzed 574 kilograms of trash and determined that the McMaster Student Centre, Mills Library and Brandon Hall generate the most garbage among the sites that also included Hamilton Hall, the John Hodgins Engineering and Burke Science buildings.   Improvements over 2016 and 2017 in waste reduction were noted in the category of mixed containers — down to 10.8 per cent of the audited waste in 2018 from 15.8 per cent in 2016, but paper towels climbed slightly to 13.6 per cent.   In the category of non-recyclables, the percentage jumped to 33 per cent of the audited waste at Mac versus six per cent in 2016.   The term "non-recyclables" is not a dirty word to TerraCycle, part-owned by Waste Connections that handles McMaster's waste.   The company, founded by a Toronto entrepreneur, does a steady business recycling chip bags, candy wrappers and even cigarette butts, finding markets and products for these traditionally non-recyclable materials within the 20 countries in which it operates.   Its 350 employees and $40-million-a-year operation is funded by the major consumer brands and retailers who make and sell razor blades, infant car seats and packaging that goes with it. It's one of many offspring of the emerging circular economy that is turning attention to the corporate world as a financing source for solutions to problems it had a hand in creating.   While plastic and other materials overflow in ports across Asia in the aftermath of curtailed imports by Chinese recycling plants, TerraCycle has been largely unaffected, said Brett Stevens, the New Jersey-based company's global vice-president of material sales and procurement.   "I'm not relying on the same Chinese markets which used low-cost manually sorting of this this stuff to get it usable again."   Instead, Stevens seeks out product manufacturers "to not only get them to implement recycled product instead of the virgin content they're using, but to get them to think out of the box."   An example he cites is the use of cigarette butts as a substitute for wood fibre in the composite decking materials sold at large home improvement centres.   For the governments and institutions that have depended heavily on traditional recycling practices, he has little sympathy.   "China had warned all these countries for years that they had to clean up and improve the quality of their bales or they would be shut out," Stevens said.   "I think it was just a long-term game of chicken and that nobody thought China would ever actually do it."  

Gillette is getting serious about recycling in Canada. The Procter & Gamble-owned personal care brand has joined forces with the waste management company TerraCycle on an initiative that will see all of its brands of disposable razors and replaceable-blade cartridge units made recyclable across Canada. The concept also extends to plastic packaging used for its razor products.   Consumers will be able to recycle their razors via the Gillette Razor Recycling Program, which allows them to download a shipping label and send their goods off to TerraCycle. Gillette is also offering businesses, gyms, colleges, cities and community organizations across the country the chance to become drop-off points: participating groups will be sent a special recycling bin that is returned to TerraCycle via UPS once full, and replaced with a new one.       “We are very excited about our partnership with TerraCycle to offer recycling for Gillette, Venus or any razor brand across Canada,” said Gillette Canada Leader Jennifer Seiler in a statement. “This is an important first step towards sustainable solutions for shaving products and the start of an exciting journey with Gillette and TerraCycle.”   TerraCycle has been working with multiple major beauty companies over the past few years to provide waste solutions for plastic packaging. Earlier this year, it partnered with Procter & Gamble-owned brand Herbal Essences to launch a series of bottles comprising 25% beach plastic, in addition to teaming up with Unilever’s British label REN Clean Skincare on a new bottle containing 20% plastic recovered from oceans, beaches, rivers and lakes. It has also been working alongside the L’Oréal USA-owned brand Garnier since 2011 to raise awareness of the importance of responsible recycling.  

If two’s a company and three’s a crowd, what does five make? When it comes to legal cannabis stores in Toronto’s downtown, that can only mean one thing: being spoilt for choice.   From the iPad-wielding budtenders to the mandatory “you shall not pass” ID checks, these five stores are located centrally downtown and within walking distance or accessible by transit.   Disguised as a potential first-time customer, a TGO team member went on a tour and was accompanied by Sandra Castillo, an account executive for Toronto-based PR and marketing company DECK Agency, which has no affiliation with any of the stores.  

Canna Cabana

435 B Yonge St.   The store is located near Ryerson University, right beside fast-food restaurant Popeyes (munchies? What munchies) and is hop-skip-jump from the subway and streetcars travelling east and west.   The entrance of the store leads up to a room with glass display tables at the centre showcasing cannabis products like flower, oils, sprays and accessories on sale.   For someone who knows what he or she wants, the set-up is straightforward. There’s also a recycling bin in the corner where customers can drop off the overkill packaging that “will be sent to a qualified recycling services provider to be recycled into a variety of affordable, sustainable consumer products and industrial applications,” The GrowthOp notes in an article published earlier this year.   Despite the assistance, if still unsure, don’t feel compelled to make a purchase. But don’t be rude to the staff, either — the store has a sign clearly stating, “Physical or verbal abuse towards staff won’t be tolerated.” And it’s unlikely anyone would even consider messing with the intimidating security guard outside.   Sandra’s take: “Budtenders and security are always friendly. I signed up for text marketing, and they barely send me messages, which I appreciate as I don’t want to be bombarded.”

Tokyo Smoke

333 Yonge St.     From Canna Cabana, the store is just a five-minute walk away. The difference between the two lies in the aesthetics. While Canna Cabana may be a plain (but highly efficient) Jane, Tokyo Smoke is Jane’s fancy (equally smart) cousin.   The store is divided into four product sections: Go (said to ignite energy), Pause (said to promote relaxation); Ease (said to provide comfort); Rise (said to spark creativity) and Equalize (said to restore balance).   Cannabis buds are stored in round globes that act as smell jars. The budtenders can answer any question whether it’s looking up “the highest THC strain” or, the frequently overheard, “Which is the cheapest one to buy?”   There’s a Tweed recycling box that reads “doesn’t matter if you got it from us or another brand, we happily recycle it all.” The program developed in partnership with TerraCycle “takes it (packaging), cleans it and melts it down into plastic pellets that can be transformed into new products… which can be recycled again and turned into newer products,” notes the Tweed website. Sandra’s take: “The store has beautiful displays. It would be better if they had a bigger space since it can get busy, but it’s the place to find everything and anything.”  

The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co.

202 Queen St. West A first impression is often the last impression. But don’t let Hunny Pot’s bumpy launch be the only memory; the store is worthy of a second shot.   Located a 15 to 20 min. walk from Tokyo Smoke, the store is the closest pot location to the entertainment district, the annual home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Apart from cannabis, other products on sale include vaporizers, bongs, pipes, grinders, papers and other storage and cleaning supplies.   On this day, the store had a line-up that took less than five minutes to get through. Inside, there was another line-up, this time where people were divided into first-time customers and returning customers. The line for first-time customers was twice as long as the other one.   It took another five to seven minutes to get through. Climbing a flight of stairs, a budtender gave a basic lowdown on cannabis strains.   The store has three levels, making it convenient to move around, as well as a recycling box at the entrance. There are TV screens with product information (a common feature for all the stores), and a category called “Edibles.” Upon questioning, this refers to “soft gels” and “oils”, as they, too, can be ingested.   Whether something is purchased or not, no one walks out empty-handed. Store personnel hand out a black and gold sticker of a honeycomb (the store’s logo) near the exit.   Sandra’s take: “As a customer, I want fresh weed so I always take into consideration when the weed was packaged. On one occasion, after waiting in a queue on a very busy night, I asked the cashier to change my selected joint to another product with a similar cannabinoid profile, but with less time in the package. The lady was incredible, she found another product and made a note of my concern regarding the amount of time the product was on shelves.”  

Nova Cannabis

499 Queen St. West Ever been to McDonald’s? Then this store might offer a bit of déjà vu.   Nova Cannabis is an ideal pit (pot)-stop if you care about who grows the cannabis as the display provides grower details. The store has flower, pre-rolls, oils and accessories on sale.   There is an order screen in the centre of the store, similar to the ones found in a fast-food restaurant, where users can browse options and order products. A coupon provided after ordering the product can be paid for at the cash counter.   Next to the cash counter, other products are on display in a deli-like manner. There’s even an in-store ATM machine. Every Thursday, the store offers cannabis education sessions, where attendees “receive a special thank you gift.”   Sandra’s take: “The information on display is wholesome, letting a customer know who is growing the weed that they are buying.”  

Ameri

20 Cumberland St.   It’s a store without any frills.   Located near the Bloor-Yonge subway station, Ameri is sandwiched between a tobacco shop and a restaurant. Named after owner Arash Ameri, the store has dried flower, pre-rolls, capsules and accessories on sale.   “The retail space is long and narrow. The bright white walls are decorated with cannabis leaf murals and an artificial cannabis plant. On the left, as you enter, there are four tablet consoles providing information on the available products,” reports The GrowthOp in an August feature.   Sandra’s take: “Even though Ameri is located in a prime location, the store evokes clandestine vibes of pre-legalization retail.”

Gillette, in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, announced for the first time in Canada, all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging are recyclable on a national scale. Earlier this year, TerraCycle and Gillette made this same recycling option possible in the U.S.   Through the innovative partnership, consumers are invited to recycle their razors in two ways:  

• Gillette Razor Recycling Program: Participants wishing to recycle their razors from home are invited to sign up on the program page. When ready to ship their waste, they can simply download a free TerraCycle shipping label, package the razors in a secure, puncture-proof package and send it to TerraCycle for recycling.

 

• Gillette Razor Local Recycling Solutions: Businesses, gyms, colleges, cities and community organizations are invited to become public drop-off points for the Gillette Razor Recycling Program. Participants interested in becoming a drop-off point are invited to sign up on the program page. After acceptance to the program, they will be sent an exclusive razor recycling bin developed by TerraCycle and Gillette. Once full, they can simply seal and return the bin to TerraCycle via UPS and a new one will be sent back to them. The address listed in the account will be posted on the publicly available map of local recycling solutions on the Gillette Razor Recycling Program page.

  “Through this innovative, first-of-its-kind program, disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and their associated packaging are now nationally recyclable through the Gillette Recycling Program,” said TerraCycle CEO and Founder Tom Szaky in a statement. “We are proud to partner with this forward-thinking company to offer consumers a way to divert razor waste from landfills.”   “We are very excited about our partnership with TerraCycle to offer recycling for Gillette, Venus or any razor brand across Canada. This is an important first step toward sustainable solutions for shaving products and the start of an exciting journey with Gillette and TerraCycle,” said Gillette Canada Leader Jennifer Seiler in a statement.   For every shipment of waste sent to TerraCycle through the Gillette Razor Recycling Program or the Gillette Razor Local Recycling Solution, collectors earn points that can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the nonprofit, school or charitable organization of their choice. The collected packaging will be recycled into a variety of new consumer products such as park benches, bike racks, pet food bowls and recycling bins.    

If two’s a company and three’s a crowd, what does five make? When it comes to legal cannabis stores in Toronto’s downtown, that can only mean one thing: being spoilt for choice.   From the iPad-wielding budtenders to the mandatory “you shall not pass” ID checks, these five stores are located centrally downtown and within walking distance or accessible by transit.   Disguised as a potential first-time customer, a TGO team member went on a tour and was accompanied by Sandra Castillo, an account executive for Toronto-based PR and marketing company DECK Agency, which has no affiliation with any of the stores.   Canna Cabana 435 B Yonge St.   The store is located near Ryerson University, right beside fast-food restaurant Popeyes (munchies? What munchies) and is hop-skip-jump from the subway and streetcars travelling east and west.   The entrance of the store leads up to a room with glass display tables at the centre showcasing cannabis products like flower, oils, sprays and accessories on sale.   For someone who knows what he or she wants, the set-up is straightforward. There’s also a recycling bin in the corner where customers can drop off the overkill packaging that “will be sent to a qualified recycling services provider to be recycled into a variety of affordable, sustainable consumer products and industrial applications,” The GrowthOp notes in an article published earlier this year.   Despite the assistance, if still unsure, don’t feel compelled to make a purchase. But don’t be rude to the staff, either — the store has a sign clearly stating, “Physical or verbal abuse towards staff won’t be tolerated.” And it’s unlikely anyone would even consider messing with the intimidating security guard outside.   Sandra’s take: “Budtenders and security are always friendly. I signed up for text marketing, and they barely send me messages, which I appreciate as I don’t want to be bombarded.”   Tokyo Smoke 333 Yonge St.   From Canna Cabana, the store is just a five-minute walk away. The difference between the two lies in the aesthetics. While Canna Cabana may be a plain (but highly efficient) Jane, Tokyo Smoke is Jane’s fancy (equally smart) cousin.   The store is divided into four product sections: Go (said to ignite energy), Pause (said to promote relaxation); Ease (said to provide comfort); Rise (said to spark creativity) and Equalize (said to restore balance).   Cannabis buds are stored in round globes that act as smell jars. The budtenders can answer any question whether it’s looking up “the highest THC strain” or, the frequently overheard, “Which is the cheapest one to buy?”   There’s a Tweed recycling box that reads “doesn’t matter if you got it from us or another brand, we happily recycle it all.” The program developed in partnership with TerraCycle “takes it (packaging), cleans it and melts it down into plastic pellets that can be transformed into new products… which can be recycled again and turned into newer products,” notes the Tweed website. Sandra’s take: “The store has beautiful displays. It would be better if they had a bigger space since it can get busy, but it’s the place to find everything and anything.”   The Hunny Pot Cannabis Co. 202 Queen St. West   A first impression is often the last impression. But don’t let Hunny Pot’s bumpy launch be the only memory; the store is worthy of a second shot.   Located a 15 to 20 min. walk from Tokyo Smoke, the store is the closest pot location to the entertainment district, the annual home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Apart from cannabis, other products on sale include vaporizers, bongs, pipes, grinders, papers and other storage and cleaning supplies.   On this day, the store had a line-up that took less than five minutes to get through. Inside, there was another line-up, this time where people were divided into first-time customers and returning customers. The line for first-time customers was twice as long as the other one.   It took another five to seven minutes to get through. Climbing a flight of stairs, a budtender gave a basic lowdown on cannabis strains.   The store has three levels, making it convenient to move around, as well as a recycling box at the entrance. There are TV screens with product information (a common feature for all the stores), and a category called “Edibles.” Upon questioning, this refers to “soft gels” and “oils”, as they, too, can be ingested.   Whether something is purchased or not, no one walks out empty-handed. Store personnel hand out a black and gold sticker of a honeycomb (the store’s logo) near the exit.   Sandra’s take: “As a customer, I want fresh weed so I always take into consideration when the weed was packaged. On one occasion, after waiting in a queue on a very busy night, I asked the cashier to change my selected joint to another product with a similar cannabinoid profile, but with less time in the package. The lady was incredible, she found another product and made a note of my concern regarding the amount of time the product was on shelves.”   Nova Cannabis 499 Queen St. West   Ever been to McDonald’s? Then this store might offer a bit of déjà vu.   Nova Cannabis is an ideal pit (pot)-stop if you care about who grows the cannabis as the display provides grower details. The store has flower, pre-rolls, oils and accessories on sale.   There is an order screen in the centre of the store, similar to the ones found in a fast-food restaurant, where users can browse options and order products. A coupon provided after ordering the product can be paid for at the cash counter.   Next to the cash counter, other products are on display in a deli-like manner. There’s even an in-store ATM machine. Every Thursday, the store offers cannabis education sessions, where attendees “receive a special thank you gift.”   Sandra’s take: “The information on display is wholesome, letting a customer know who is growing the weed that they are buying.”   Ameri 20 Cumberland St.   It’s a store without any frills.   Located near the Bloor-Yonge subway station, Ameri is sandwiched between a tobacco shop and a restaurant. Named after owner Arash Ameri, the store has dried flower, pre-rolls, capsules and accessories on sale.   “The retail space is long and narrow. The bright white walls are decorated with cannabis leaf murals and an artificial cannabis plant. On the left, as you enter, there are four tablet consoles providing information on the available products,” reports The GrowthOp in an August feature.   Sandra’s take: “Even though Ameri is located in a prime location, the store evokes clandestine vibes of pre-legalization retail.”

  Personal care brand Gillette has partnered with US recycling company TerraCycle to make all razors and its plastic packaging recyclable in Canada.   As part of the partnership, the brand aims to recycle its disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging nationwide.   Customers can sign up on the Gillette razor recycling and razor local recycling solutions programmes to participate in the initiative.   Following the razor recycling programme, customers can download a free TerraCycle shipping label, pack the razors in a puncture-proof package and ship it to TerraCycle for recycling.   Gillette razor local recycling solutions programme allows businesses, gyms, colleges, cities and community organisations to serve as public drop-off points for the initiative.   All signed up and accepted centres will receive an exclusive razor recycling bin developed by the brands.   After the bin fills up, each centre is expected to seal and return it to TerraCycle through United Parcel Service (UPS). Then, it will receive a new bin to continue the programme.   The companies will make each centre address publicly available on the map of the razor recycling programme page.   TerraCycle will recycle the collected packaging into new consumer products such as park benches, bike racks, pet food bowls and recycling bins.   Gillette Canada leader Jennifer Seiler said: “We are very excited about our partnership with TerraCycle to offer recycling for Gillette, Venus or any razor brand across Canada.   “This is an important first step towards sustainable solutions for shaving products and the start of an exciting journey with Gillette and TerraCycle.”

The Procter & Gamble-owned personal care brand has joined forces with the waste management company TerraCycle on an initiative that will see all of its brands of disposable razors and replaceable-blade cartridge units made recyclable across Canada. The concept also extends to plastic packaging used for its razor products. Consumers will be able to recycle their razors via the Gillette Razor Recycling Program, which allows them to download a shipping label and send their goods off to TerraCycle. Gillette is also offering businesses, gyms, colleges, cities and community organizations across the country the chance to become drop-off points: participating groups will be sent a special recycling bin that is returned to TerraCycle via UPS once full, and replaced with a new one. "We are very excited about our partnership with TerraCycle to offer recycling for Gillette, Venus or any razor brand across Canada," said Gillette Canada Leader Jennifer Seiler in a statement. "This is an important first step towards sustainable solutions for shaving products and the start of an exciting journey with Gillette and TerraCycle." TerraCycle has been working with multiple major beauty companies over the past few years to provide waste solutions for plastic packaging. Earlier this year, it partnered with Procter & Gamble-owned brand Herbal Essences to launch a series of bottles comprising 25% beach plastic, in addition to teaming up with the British label REN Clean Skincare on a new bottle containing 20% plastic recovered from oceans, beaches, rivers and lakes. It has also been working alongside the L'Oréal USA-owned brand Garnier since 2011 to raise awareness of the importance of responsible recycling.  

The P&G brand will let people send in used razors from any brand and convert them into charitable donations.

Gillette, in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle Canada, has announced for the first-time, that all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging are recyclable on a national scale.   Through the innovative disposable razor recycling partnership with Gillette in Canada, consumers are invited to recycle their razors in two ways:   • Gillette Razor Recycling Program - Participants wishing to recycle their razors from home are invited to sign up on the program page https://www.terracycle.com/en-.... When ready to ship their waste, they can simply download a free TerraCycle shipping label, package the razors in a secure, puncture proof package and send it to TerraCycle for recycling.   • Gillette Razor Local Recycling Solutions - Businesses, gyms, colleges, cities and community organizations are invited to become public drop-off points for the Gillette Razor Recycling Program. Participants interested in becoming a drop-off point are invited to sign up on the program page. After acceptance to the program, they will be sent an exclusive razor recycling bin developed by TerraCycle and Gillette. Once full, they can simply seal and return the bin to TerraCycle via UPS and a new one will be sent back to them. The address listed in the account will be posted on the publicly available map of local recycling solutions on the Gillette Razor Recycling Program page. "Through this innovative, first of its kind program, disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and their associated packaging are now nationally recyclable through the Gillette Recycling Program," said TerraCycle CEO and founder Tom Szaky. "We are proud to partner with this forward-thinking company to offer consumers a way to divert razor waste from landfills." "We are very excited about our partnership with TerraCycle to offer recycling for Gillette, Venus or any razor brand across Canada. This is an important first step towards sustainable solutions for shaving products and the start of an exciting journey with Gillette and TerraCycle." said Gillette Canada Leader, Jennifer Seiler. For every shipment of waste sent to TerraCycle through the Gillette Razor Recycling Program or the Gillette Razor Local Recycling Solution, collectors earn points that can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the non-profit, school or charitable organization of their choice. The collected packaging will be recycled into a variety of new consumer products such as park benches, bike racks, pet food bowls and recycling bins.   Other recently established packaging and consumer product recycling partnerships by TerraCycle's US-based operation, out of Trenton, New Jersey, include: pouches produced by MARTINI & ROSSI, the Italian sparkling wine and vermouth brand; Paula's Choice skincare product packaging waste; L.O.L. Surprise! toy products; and P&G Herbal Essences hair care products.