Recycling is an easy way to pitch in and save the planet. There’s the usual paper,
plastic bag, cans and bottles that go in the big, blue recycle bin in your backyard.
In addition to those, think twice before throwing these items into the trash bin:
4. Potato chip wrappers
TerraCycle takes potato chip wrappers, foil wrappers from candy bars and other junk food, as well as department store plastic bags, and uses these materials to create a variety of items from messenger bags to office supplies. To find out more about their products and how you can contribute to this fun creative recycling process, go to
www.terracycle.net.
Did you get the memo? Earth Month is about celebrating efforts, sharing best practices and getting inspired. Your office likely already has the bin in the kitchen for cans and glass and near the photocopier and fax machine for recycling paper. That’s a great start…but it’s only the beginning of what’s possible. What does your office do with plastics, food waste and technotrash like CDs, PCs and cell phones?
As consumers we make a choice with every purchase. Not to sound preachy, but we should be aware of where we spend our hard earned dollars. And thankfully, for those who are spending wisely, it actually seems to be working! As more and more green brands enter the spotlight, it seems that more and more environmentally friendly brands are available to us. And with our demand, big business is taking notice as well.
TerraCycle, a company that works with local groups to encourage recycling of difficult-to-recycle products, has named Immanuel Lutheran School in Loveland as one of its top-five collectors.
9. Recycle. Recycling is a great way for kids to get involved in taking care of the planet. Talk to your kids about the items that wind up in the recycling bin and how they can be recycled into new products. Or you can also check out some of the recycling opportunities available from groups like
TerraCycle where you can earn money for your school or community organization by collecting items like candy wrappers or juice pouches so that they can be remade into cool new stuff.
TerraCycle takes potato chip wrappers, foil wrappers from candy bars and other junk food, as well as department store plastic bags, and uses these materials to create a variety of items from messenger bags to office supplies. To find out more about their products and how you can contribute to this fun creative recycling process, go to
www.terracycle.net.
Lisa Matson, 18, of Grayslake picks up trash at the College of Lake County campus in Grayslake during an Earth Day cleanup hosted by the Environmental Club. | Joe Shuman~For Sun-Times Media
Natural and organic foods retailer Alfalfa’s Market will kick off its second B’Earthday celebration with an enhanced recycling program.
Starting yesterday,
Alfalfa’s will allow customers to deposit used baby food pouches, Tom’s of Maine personal care items, and No. 4 plastic bags at the store. The grocer will send these items to Terracycle where they will be recycled and made into new plastic items, such as park benches, backpacks and tote bags.
Natural and organic foods retailer Alfalfa’s Market will kick off its second B’Earthday celebration with an enhanced recycling program.
Starting yesterday, Alfalfa’s will allow customers to deposit used baby food pouches, Tom’s of Maine personal care items, and No. 4 plastic bags at the store. The grocer will send these items to Terracycle where they will be recycled and made into new plastic items, such as park benches, backpacks and tote bags.
PORTLAND, Ore. - The 2012 Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, has earned certification from the Council for Responsible Sport for efforts to reduce the event's environmental footprint and increase its social impact. The Akron Marathon's sustainability program is titled Environmental Endurance.
