CHARLOTTE – Oaklawn Language Academy is keeping snack pouches out of landfills. Through a free recycling program in partnership with TerraCycle and sponsored by Entenmann’s Little Bites, Oaklawn has helped the nationwide collection reach the milestone of 2.5 million snack pouches diverted from the waste stream. Along with keeping the pouches out of landfills, collectors earn points that can be redeemed for cash donations to the nonprofit or school of the collector’s choice. Donations have just passed $40,000.

Entenmann’s Bakery, a Bimbo Bakeries USA company and maker of more than 100 sweet baked goods, has partnered with upcycling and recycling pioneer TerraCycle to launch the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade. Shoppers can now send their empty Little Bites packages to TerraCycle to be recycled or repurposed. For every two pounds of pouches returned, TerraCycle awards points which can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the school or non-profit organization of the collector’s choice.

Sports fans in Plainfield can get more than just exercise at the upcoming Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament on July 20-21. Entenmann’s Bakery, a sponsor of the sporting event, has partnered with recycling company TerraCycle to launch the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade. Entenmann’s will hand out free samples of Little Bites products, and TerraCycle will collect the empty pouches in special bins. Participants are also welcome to bring Little Bites packages from home to be collected. TerraCycle will recycle and repurpose collected pouches into innovative consumer items ranging from flowerpots to playgrounds. After the event, any school, charity, community group, organization, family or individual can sign up for the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade to collect and send TerraCycle their empty Little Bites packages. For every 2 pounds of pouches returned, TerraCycle awards points which can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the school or nonprofit organization of the collector’s choice. Shipping is free. For more information on TerraCycle or to register for free for the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade, visit www.terracycle.com.

Entenmann’s Bakery, a brand of Horsham, Pa.-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, has partnered with upcycling and recycling pioneer TerraCycle to launch the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade. Shoppers can send their empty Little Bites packages to TerraCycle to be recycled or repurposed. For every 2 pounds of pouches returned, TerraCycle awards points which can be used for charity gifts or converted to cash and donated to the school or non-profit organization of the collector’s choice. Any school, charity, community group, organization, family or individual is welcome to participate. The pouches that are collected will be recycled into new, innovative consumer items ranging from flowerpots to recycling bins to playgrounds. “The Entenmann’s Little Bites team is pleased that our joint venture with TerraCycle will help offset the tonnage sent into the waste stream each year,” said category director Lorraine Hale. “Because Little Bites are so popular with children, involvement with this Brigade is a great way to educate and inspire younger generations to recycle more,” said TerraCycle CEO and founder Tom Szaky. “When children see that their collected pouches can be turned into a new and useful product, recycling will hopefully become a lifelong habit for them.” Consumers can sign up for the Little Bites Pouch Brigade free online.

The Kick-It 3v3 Soccer Tournament is coming to Marietta July 27 & 28 with Entenmann's Bakery and recycling pioneer TerraCycle.  Entenmann's will offer free samples of Little Bites and have recycling bins for the empty packaging which will then be sent to TerraCycle for recycling. For more information, registration and details about the tournament please visit www.kickit3v3.com

Sports fans in Flemington, can get more than just exercise at the upcoming Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament on July 27and 28. Entenmann’s Bakery, maker of more than 100 sweet baked goods and a sponsor of the sporting event, has partnered with upcycling and recycling pioneer TerraCycle to launch the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade®. The partnership will bring recycling opportunities to participants and attendees of the tournament. Entenmann’s will be handing out free samples of Little Bites products at the event and there will be TerraCycle collection bins onsite for empty pouches. Participants are also welcome to bring Little Bites packages from home to be collected. TerraCycle will recycle and repurpose collected pouches into innovative consumer items ranging from flowerpots to playgrounds. The Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament is a national tour celebrating 23 years of providing five million kids and families with a fun, safe and healthy sports experience. Those interested in participating in their local league or team can register online atkickit3v3.com. The event is open to all ages and genders. For more information on TerraCycle or to register for free for the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade, visitterracycle.com.

The Kick-It 3v3 Soccer Tournament is coming to Denver July 13 & 14 with Entenmann's Bakery and recycling pioneer TerraCycle. Entenmann's will offer free samples of Little Bites and have recycling bins for the empty packaging which will then be sent to TerraCycle for recycling. For more information, registration and details about the tournament please visitwww.kickit3v3.com.