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Herbal Essences' New Bottles Uses Plastic Recycled From Beaches

    Herbal Essences is joining the eco-friendly movement, and we’re loving it.   The brands new ‘Beach Plastic‘ collection uses bottles made with 25 percent recycled plastic cleaned up from beaches. Not only are the bottles made from a percentage of recycled materials, but the bottles directly use the trash that is polluting coastlines!     We all know that ocean pollution — plastic being a major culprit — can wreak havoc on marine life as well as litter beaches. And in a sad twist, a lot of this plastic turns out to be non-recyclable due to levels of dirt and exposure to nature. In other words, organizations that clean up beaches send the plastic straight to the garbage, which will end up in landfill.   This collection all started in honor of World Water Day, which falls on March 22. Herbal Essences teamed up with TerraCycle to find a solution to eliminate non-recyclable plastic waste and to bring awareness to plastic pollution. TerraCycle is a recycling company that has made it its specialty to reuse hard to recycle materials. The organization collects non-recyclable waste that is a product of pre-consumer and post-consumer debris, and partners with corporations to turn it into raw materials to be used in new products.     According to Allure, Herbal Essences estimates that it will save an estimated three tons of beach plastic from ending up in the trash!   Now if you’re wondering about what’s inside of the new and improved bottle, don’t worry – it’s the Herbal Essences you know and love. White Grapefruit & Mosa Mint, Argan Oil, and Coconut Milk are the scents getting an eco-friendly makeover with the Beach Plastic launch.   Remember – after you finish your bottle, rinse it and throw it in the recycling!

Fresh Spring Finds

This post is partially sponsored and partially gifted. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   Spring is here and it's a great time to freshen up your routine or add some new things to it! I've gathered some new and unique items to do just that! Watch the segment here from Today in Nashville.  
  Molly Green Molly Green's always one of my go-to shopping places. I shopped for this outfit at the East Nashville location and I admit it's worth the trip to check our the location. It's spacious, airy and everything I imagine Molly Green to be. Be sure to check out some of their Spring styles - ask for Laura or Heather and tell them Kayla sent you!   Riley Top (in-store East Nashville)   Maeve Pant     Beautiac Beautaic is a patent-pending system of interchangeable, refillable brush heads and a universal handle. Never clean your brush heads again with the new, revolutionary makeup brush subscription.  
The problem with make-up brushes: Health - Overused, dirty makeup brushes harbor harmful bacteria causing blemishes, breakouts and even illness Time - Properly cleaning makeup brushes takes hours Cost - Premium quality makeup brushes are expensive Consumer Paralysis - Too many products on the market that don’t solve the problems Transparency - Lack of disclosure of ingredients and manufacturing  
Beautiac gives back once a quarter to a charity that’s voted on by you from one of the four quadrants! (Environment, Cruelty Free, Women Empowerment, Health & Wellness)   Beautiac offers complimentary recycling on brush heads through TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Box program. Simply collect your dirty brush heads and place them in the recycling bag in the Beautiac starter kit. Then send the recycling bag to the corporate headquarters located in Nashville, TN.     Fressko Fressko flasks are eco-friendy, re-usable, leak-proof, BPA-free, alternative to plastic, rubber or paper cups. Fressko uses premium glass- and bamboo-encased stainless steel flasks and infusers. The Original Series has a range of bamboo and double-walled glass infuser water bottles that keep beverages cold for up to 12 hours and hot for six hours. The bamboo flasks keep coffee hot for 6-8 hours.
Tour Flask Original Series
Rush Flask Original Series
Lift Flask Original Series
    Reon Revive Just tear, pour and go — the tasty powder just melts on your tongue! Reon Revive's more convenient than carrying an energy drink around with you - just put 3-4 packets in your pocket or purse. Each packet contains 80 mg of caffeine, about the equivalent of a double espresso, plus Vitamin B12, 50 percent of your Daily Recommended Allowance.   It's sugar-free and the super fast melting powder shots dissolve on your tongue in a flash so you can maintain your alertness & energy levels. The pouches contain four tasty pomegranate flavor packets that you can take easily on the go!
    Proud Pour The Proud Pour mission is to make delicious wines, beers, and spirits that help the planet. It's always sustainably grown and high quality. They support 20 nonprofit environmental partners across the U.S. restoring bee habitat and wild oyster reef ecosystems. The wines so far have restored 53 acres of wildflowers for bees and 11 million oysters. Available in stores and restaurants in 21 states, including in the Nashville area - find yours here.   They give back 13% of top line revenue, about 10x what the typical give back company does (usually 1% of revenue of 10% of net profits).  
  Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County, California, beautifully balanced.  
Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, very pretty but also has wonderful grip and earthiness.  
Just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Cider for Sea Turtles. It will support sea turtle hospitals across the U.S. to rehabilitate injured sea turtles and get them back in the wild.       Furbo Dog Camera Furbo's the world's first treat-tossing dog camera. Watch your dog live in full HD. The barking alert lets you know when you're dog is barking. Record photos and videos, plus dispense treats to your dog while you're away. Furbo comes with sticky pads on the bottom to prevent spills.
  Check out some footage of my dogs, Magnum and Stella, interacting with Furbo!

TerraCycle CEO, Tom Szaky announced as closing keynote speaker for Responsible Business Summit New York

Tom Szaky, president and CEO of international recycling company TerraCycle® is pleased to announce he has been selected as a closing keynote speaker at the 7th annual Responsible Business Summit New York, scheduled for March 18-19.   Speaking alongside Caroline Rees, President & CEO of Shift, Szaky will address how companies are increasingly looking towards sustainable innovations to change environmental, social and governmental risks into viable business opportunities.   "As the corporate world becomes increasingly aware of the environment and the role they play in its preservation, responsibility falls to the luminaries of sustainability to educate businesses, large and small, on how to set and achieve environmental goals through investments, collaboration and innovation," said Szaky. "I am honored to take up this mantle and be part of the strong line-up of speakers who will be delivering insightful and engaging presentations at the summit."   The Responsible Business Summit is North America's premier platform where senior practitioners from across the country meet and share practical ideas on how their businesses can lead the change to a new sustainable future. The summit provides direct, actionable insights accompanied by honest discussions on the challenges and opportunities ahead.   For more information on the event visit https://events.ethicalcorp.com/rbs-ny/ or reach out to Ed Long, Project Director at Ethical Corporation at ed.long@ethicalcorp.com, +44 (0) 207 375 7188.   For more information on TerraCycle's and its innovative recycling programs, visit www.terracycle.com.

Mountain House partners with TerraCycle to announce free recycling program

Mountain House, the leader in freeze-dried backpacking and emergency food options, has partnered with international recycling company TerraCycle® to offer consumers a free, easy way to recycle packaging waste from their line of Mountain House pouches.   "Since our inception nearly 50 years ago, Mountain House has been widely regarded as the gold-standard brand of camping food," said Brandy Lamb, Marketing Director. "We are conscious of how our packaging can impact the people and the planet we share, which is why we're pleased to add, through our partnership with TerraCycle, national recyclability to our commitment to consumers."   Through the Mountain House Recycling Program, consumers can now send in their empty pouch packaging to be recycled for free. Participation is easy: sign up on the TerraCycle program page https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigades/mountain-house and mail in the pouch packaging waste using a prepaid shipping label. Once collected, the packaging is cleaned and melted into hard plastic that can be remolded to make new recycled products. Additionally, for every one pound of waste shipped to TerraCycle, collectors can earn $1 to donate to a non-profit, school or charitable organization of their choice.   "Mountain House is giving their customers the unique opportunity to minimize their environmental impact by offering them a way to responsibly dispose of the packaging from their freeze-dried meals," said TerraCycle CEO and Founder, Tom Szaky. "In turn, by participating in the Mountain House Recycling Program, customers are one step closer to truly minimizing their environmental impact."   The Mountain House Recycling Program is open to any interested individual, school, office, or community organization. For more information on TerraCycle's recycling program, visit www.terracycle.com.  

Gillette parent P&G funds national recycling program for razors

The Cincinnati-based parent of Gillette, Procter & Gamble Co., is funding a nationwide recycling program for razors, regardless of who makes them. The maker of consumer goods such as Gillette razors (NYSE: PG) is finalizing a plan to expand the recycling initiative to other countries, said Gary Coombe, P&G’s CEO for the Boston-based Gillette division. P&G is partnering on the effort with TerraCycle to recycle all brands of disposable razors, replaceable-blade cartridge units and razor plastic packaging. The goal is to keep as many razors out of landfills as possible. Based in Trenton, N.J., TerraCycle claims to be the world’s leader in the collection and repurposing of post-consumer waste. P&G is working with TerraCycle on Herbal Essences shampoo bottles made of 25 percent beach plastic, and the companies also partnered on projects such as reusable packaging. The new initiative funded by P&G will be branded as a Gillette recycling program. P&G also makes Venus razors for women. The cost of the razor recycling program wasn’t disclosed by P&G, which recently stepped up an effort to align the company more closely with the concept of social responsibility. “This is an important first step toward sustainable solutions for shaving products," Coombe said. Consumers can recycle razors in three ways:
  • Gillette Razor Recycling Program: Those who want to recycle razors from home can sign up via this program page. When ready to ship the waste, they can download a self-funded TerraCycle tracking 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 can become public drop-off points for the Gillette Razor Recycling Program. Those interested can sign up on this program page. After acceptance to the program, they will be sent a razor recycling bin developed by TerraCycle and Gillette. Once the bin is full, it can be sealed and returned to TerraCycle via UPS, and a new bin will be sent 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. P&G is funding all recycling and shipping costs for public locations.
  • Gillette On Demand Razor Recycling Program: Consumers who participate in the Gillette On Demand subscription service can recycle their razors through the Gillette Razor Recycling Program. They can sign up via this program page. When ready to ship waste, they can download a self-funded TerraCycle tracking label, repackage the used razors in the Gillette On Demand delivery box and send it to TerraCycle for recycling.
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, according to P&G.

Herbal Essences Is Repackaging Several of Its Shampoos & Conditioners in Eco-Friendly Bottles

Bottles of herbal essences shampoo and conditioners six in all on a yellow background with teal halfcircles on either side
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Herbal Essences may be known for being the best-smelling stuff you can find at your local drugstore, but ICYMI, they've been busy over the past couple months making their products more inclusive than ever and even nabbed the EWG seal of approval on select formulas. They're forging new ground again with the launch of the Beach Plastic collection, which puts their existing formulas in bottles containing 25 percent recycled plastic from beaches worldwide.
bottles of herbal essences biorenew coconut milk shampoo and conditioner sidebyside on a yellow background with a teal...
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We all know that ocean pollution — plastic being a major culprit — can wreak havoc on marine life as well as litter beaches. And in a sad twist of fate, it's these plastic particles that tend to be considered non-recyclable due to levels of dirt and exposure to nature. In other words, organizations typically send all clean-up straight to the bin (a better alternative than leaving it, but still perpetuating the cycle of waste). However, Herbal Essences is breaking that cycle by partnering with TerraCycle, a New Jersey-based company that has made recycling conventionally hard-to-recycle waste their expertise. According to an Herbal Essences spokesperson, the brand is diverting an estimated three tons of beach plastic that would’ve otherwise ended up in a landfill. That's...a lot of plastic.
Bottles of Herbal Essences bio renew argan oil shampoo and conditioner on a yellow background with a teal circle
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While the packaging might be new (and very much improved, if you ask us), you likely already know and love what's on the inside; three collections from the brand's Bio:Renew range — White Grapefruit & Mosa Mint, Argan Oil, and Coconut Milk — are getting an eco-friendly makeover with the Beach Plastic launch. Beginning this month and running through June, you can shop the bottles at Target, and when you've used up the shampoos and conditioners, simply rinse 'em out and put them in the recycling bin.
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Additionally, after the limited-edition Beach Plastic collection is no longer on shelves, Herbal Essences is keeping the good going by joining forces with TerraCycle to kick off a nationwide take-back program to encourage fans to recycle their empty bottles. Now that's what we call good to the very last drop.

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You can now send Gillette your old razors to have them recycled

 

A new program from the shaving company will help make disposable razors less environmentally damaging.

You can now send Gillette your old razors to have them recycled
If you use disposable razors, you might throw out as many as 20 each year. Gillette now wants to keep them out of the trash: In a new program, the company is inviting anyone in the U.S. to send in old razors, blades, and even packaging–from any brand–for recycling.
To recycle the razors, people can sign up through Terracycle, a company known for recycling hard-to-recycle materials, and when they have a shipment ready, download a shipping label and send it in so the materials can be sterilized, shredded, and recycled into products like bike racks, park benches, and pet food bowls. The program also offers bins to gyms and other businesses that want to serve as drop-off points in neighborhoods, collecting old razors and packaging until the bins are full and can be returned to Terracycle via UPS (for this option, Gillette covers the cost of shipping). Customers who use Gillette’s subscription service can also now return old razors through their subscription box.
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Right now, most cities don’t accept razors in municipal recycling bins. “It really all comes down to economics,” says Stephanie Moses, senior account manager of brand partnerships at Terracycle. “Essentially, when it’s more expensive to recycle materials–so the cost of logistics and processing is more than the value of the material–it’s considered nonrecyclable. It just doesn’t make sense from an economic standpoint.” As the company does with other “nonrecyclable” materials, Terracycle will wait until it has aggregated a large volume of old razors to make the process most economical. Gillette is also helping cover the cost of recycling. It’s one step in dealing with the problem of waste, though not a final solution. “Terracycle’s recycling programs and our partnership with Gillette are really solutions to the way that consumer products [are] right now, which is highly disposable,” says Moses. Both Terracycle and Procter & Gamble, which owns the Gillette brand, are also working on a more radical experiment called Loop that explores how packaging–from deodorant and mouthwash containers to ice cream cartons–can be reused rather than recycled. In that project, which will pilot this spring, Gillette is testing a reusable travel case in place of traditional packaging. The disposable razor itself could also be redesigned. If some customers don’t want to use electric razors or old-school safety razors, there still might be another solution that’s less wasteful than the current plastic version.

Disposable Razor? Gillette Has A Plan To Help You Recycle It


Gillette has just launched a recycling program with waste management company TerraCycle to collect all sorts of disposable razors, including cartridge units and the plastic packaging encasing razors. The Gillette Razor Recycling Program will let consumers send back recyclable razor material -- of any brand -- to the company. In addition, businesses, colleges and community organizations are being invited to set up drop-off spaces for the Gillette program. The company and TerraCycle will supply a recycling bin that can be folded close and sent back via UPS when it’s full. Organizations who participate can earn money or gifts for every 15 pounds of old razor material they send in, through TerraCycle’s Sponsored Waste Recycling Program. Every shipment that size earns points that can be used for charity gifts. The collected packaging will be recycled to become brand-new items like dog bowls, park benches, bike racks and more. Subscribers to the Gillette On Demand service can also use its functions  to send back plastic material. TerraCycle CEO and founder Tom Szaky called the recycling effort  “an innovative, first of-a-kind program. “ “This is an important first step toward sustainable solutions for shaving products,” said Gillette CEO Gary Coombe. The company is  also working on plans to extend the program to other countries “very soon,” he said. But Gillette is not discontinuing its own plastic disposable lines. Gillette’s website extols the “use and toss” convenience of the throwaways.  A spokeswoman said the company serves shavers at all price points and tries to “encourage” shavers to “trade up to our premium systems” which make up 80% of Gillette’s razor sales. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 2 billion plastic razors  every year, an awesome figure — but just a drop in the bucket compared to the total problem.  For example, the EPA says every year, roughly 102.1 billion plastic bags are used and discarded by Americans. All told, 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic has been produced in the world so far, and 6.3 billion metric tons has become plastic waste, according to the journal Science Advances. Only 9% has been recycled. Gillette is a unit of Procter & Gamble, which like other major CPG companies, has recently gotten more serious about environmental issues. In January, for example, P&G partnered with Loop, an e-commerce program started by TerraCycle, to introduce “circular” recycling solutions. Via the Loop program, consumers can buy and then use aluminum containers over and over again, refilling them with major brands from participating companies like Pantene, Tide, Cascade and Oral-B.

Which plastics do and don’t belong in your recycling bin?

The recycling bin is often a catch-all for items you know will be taken in the curbside pickup, then you toss in something you think might be acceptable. Experts say if you want to recycle household plastics correctly and efficiently, conduct a little research first to become familiar with what your local recycling program can actually process. The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) estimates at least 5 million tons of post-industrial and post-consumer plastics were recycled in the United States in 2016.   “Recycling saves energy and helps preserve the environment,” said Mark Carpenter, assistant vice president of communications, media and marketing for ISRI. “The one thing we stress is to make sure you are recycling right. Check to make sure what is recycled and what is not in your community.”     blue_recycling_bin Recycle this   While there are always exceptions, plastics with resin identification codes #1 PET (polyethelene terephthalate) and #2 HDPE (high-density polyethylene) are common forms of plastic and will likely be accepted in a curbside collection program. This includes water and cola bottles, laundry detergent bottles and milk jugs, among others.   Don't recycle that   The following plastics are rarely, if ever, recycled in curbside pickup:   · Softer plastics with resin identification code #3 PVC (polyvinyl chloride) · Takeout containers, to-go cups, plastic utensils and “Styrofoam” with code #6 PS (polystyrene) · Other plastics, such as BPA or polycarbonate, with the code #7 OTHER   “Never put any items that have been contaminated with human fluids such as an IV drip tube or items made out of PVC, such as plastic pipe,” Carpenter said. “Garden hoses, plastic rope, twine and other ‘tanglers’ should also never be placed in a recycle bin.”   Wish-cycling   Wish-cycling, the act of putting something in the recycling bin with the hope that it is recyclable when unsure, can actually cause more harm than good, according to ISRI experts.   After unrecyclable items arrive at recycling centers, they can cause costly damage to the equipment, according to a fact sheet from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This also can create additional work – more sorting and sending to landfills – which raises costs.   So if you have questions about chip and cereal bags, food containers or toys, for example, it’s best to ask your local recycling facility. And keep in mind: items smaller than 2 inches are often not recyclable because the machinery used to sort the materials can’t capture items that small (like lip balm tubes, for example) even if the plastic is technically recyclable, Carpenter told AccuWeather.   A plan for plastic bags   Plastic bags, with resin identification code #4 LDPE (low-density polyethylene), are often not accepted at curbside pickup but can be brought to supermarkets or big box stores.   “Residential recycling programs typically use a series of conveyors, belts and other equipment in which plastic bags can get tangled. The bags can jam the gears and belts, breaking the equipment,” Carpenter said. “Stores that collect plastic bags can send them directly to recyclers who have equipment designed to handle that material.”   Tips of the trade   If a plastic is not accepted by a local curbside recycling program, it does not mean it is not recyclable. Many communities have collection points or special events for such materials. There are also resources, such as Earth911, where you can look up local collectors that recycle various materials, and TerraCycle, which offers recycling programs, funded by companies, for hard-to-recycle waste.   “It is important for people not to think of their recycling bin as a substitute for their trash bin,” said Carpenter. “Recycling can bring many benefits to the economy and environment, but we need the public to view it as a public duty and take care with what they put in the recycling bin.”

Herbal Essences, TerraCycle unveil Beach Plastic bottles

Herbal Essences and TerraCycle are joining forces to celebrate World Water Day. Together, the companies have created recyclable shampoo and conditioner bottles that are made of 25% beach plastic. “Plastic floating in our oceans and rivers has been a recent topic for discussion, and unless people work to find solutions, it stays just that — a discussion,” Tom Szaky, TerraCycle’s CEO said. “By incorporating beach plastic into their bottles, Herbal Essences is showing that they are committed to doing something and leading by example. I look forward to our continued work together to raise awareness and make a bigger difference.” The beauty brand, part of the Procter & Gamble portfolio, is looking to make a difference in driving awareness about ocean plastic and how it positively impacts its footprint, the company said. The initiative featues three products from Herbal Essences’ bio:renew collection — white grapefruit & mosa mint, argan oil, and coconut milk — will be available in the limited-edition Beach Plastic bottles, which can be found on store shelves from March to June. “Businesses can play an important role in driving and inspiring change in the world,” Ilaria Resta, North America general manager at P&G Hair Care, said. “My team and I are very passionate about driving responsible consumption. Actions like incorporating ocean plastic into our bottles is just one way we are bringing innovative solutions that have a reduced impact on the environment. This is a step towards our long-term vision of using 100% renewable and recycled materials in our products and packaging.” In addition, the beauty brand and TerraCycle will partner on a nationwide take-back program that will help ensure every Herbal Essences bottle can be recycled and not end up in the ocean. The program will begin in time for World Ocean Day on June 8.