With Earth Day nearly upon us (April 22) you’ve probably at least considered how your salon business is affecting the environment. You know that reducing your carbon footprint is good for the planet and good for you personally, but you may have more immediate concerns, like protecting your bottom line

Through its free Brigade recycling programs, TerraCycle has diverted more than 2.5 billion pieces of trash from going to the landfill and, with its partners, donated more than $7 million to charity

TerraCycle offers several Zero Waste Boxes that can help factories and manufacturing facilities reduce their environmental impact. Managers can purchase boxes to recycle ear plugs and hair and beard nets separately or a combination box where both can be comingled.

These 2014 honorees include current Columbia Law School Professor Edward Lloyd who will be awarded the Environmental Stewardship Award and TerraCycle, which will be presented with an Environmental Leadership Award. The commitment that both have shown toward the environment has changed New Jersey's future for the better, and in the case of TerraCycle, the country.

The school participates in the Drink Pouch Brigade, a free recycling program for individuals or groups from Capri Sun and eco-pioneer TerraCycle. To mark the milestone of almost 200 million drink pouches collected and almost $4 million given to charity since the start of the program six years ago

Acton Family Network has partnered with Terracycle to collect hard-to-recycle waste. Everyone can join the Acton Family Network Food Pouch Brigade by collecting the used food pouches.

When you’re ready to go bigger, TerraCycle has launched a revolutionary new program called “Zero Waste Box.” This program allows salons, manufacturers, sales people, and any home or individual to send in 100 percent of their waste.

Countryside is participating in the Colgate and ShopRite Recycled Playground Challenge through the school’s partnership with TerraCycle. Countryside is hoping to win the contest’s grand prize, a playground made of recycled materials.

To ensure all materials found in The Naked Grape wine box packaging—from the paperboard box to the inner bag and spout—are fully recyclable across the country, The Naked Grape has partnered with TerraCycle.

Not sure what to do with your Little Bites pouches? Now you can recycle them with the TerraCycle Brigade programs and sign up  your school if it is not already participating.