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Washington Environmental Council announces zero energy plan

WASHINGTON — The Washington Environmental Council (WEC) has announced the launch of its Zero Waste Washington Initiative, which provides residents with the opportunity to “recycle the unrecyclable” over the course of a year by offering a series of 12 TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes, the world leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams, according to a press release.

There’s an Ocean of Opportunity to Protect our Oceans and Shorelines

By engaging with local beach cleanup NGOs and collecting over 120,000 pounds of beach plastics last year, TerraCycle was able to separate, clean, melt and remold beach plastic “waste” into raw material for the world’s first recyclable shampoo bottle made from beach plastic for Head & Shoulders. Make your personal contribution by signing-up for a local beach clean-up day.

Southington schools compete for new, “recycled” playground

SOUTHINGTON — Students of two schools have been collecting recycled materials for the chance to win a new playground. The Recycled Playground Challenge, a partnership between Colgate, ShopRite and TerraCycle, challenges schools to submit recycled materials, such as toothpaste tubes, dental floss containers and toothbrushes, for credits toward a new playground. Schools can also help their chances by receiving votes through the challenge’s website.