Do you have MEGA Bloks at home that the kids have outgrown?  If you’ve started Spring Cleaning and noticed that your child has outgrown some of their MEGA toys you’re going to like this!   Spring cleaning just got easier.  I love hearing about companies going green and MEGA Bloks has just done that! MEGA partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle® to recycle used Mega Bloks®, Mega ConstruxTM, and other non-electronic MEGATM toys to create new products in Canada.  Pretty awesome right?   But how is it done and what can you do? The process is easy and convenient: consumers can sign up online on the TerraCycle program page linked here and mail their items using a prepaid shipping label that can be printed at home.   Once collected, all blocks and bricks are cleaned and melted into a hard plastic that can be remolded and remade into new, evergreen products in Canada. What can be made out of a well-loved MEGA product?   The well-loved MEGA products can be recycled into all sorts of plastic products like lumber for decking, watering cans, playgrounds, picnic tables, park benches and flower pots, just to name a few. TerraCycle is an innovative waste management company with a mission to eliminate the idea of waste. Operating nationally across 21 countries, TerraCycle partners with leading consumer product companies, retailers and cities to recycle products and packages. TerraCycle works with leading consumer product companies to integrate hard to recycle waste streams, such as ocean plastic, into their products and packaging. What are some new plant-based products MEGA? All the plant-based blocks in this line are made from a minimum of 90% bio-based materials.  The plastic used in our plant-based blocks is made from ethanol extracted from sugarcane, a 100% renewable material. As part of this line, all products come in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging this is fully recyclable. For more information on how MEGA is being sustainable please visit this link. We were gifted this adorable set called Safari friends and Polar Friends.  The perfect gift to give as it’s just the right size for little hands.  They’ll have fun mixing and matching bloks in old school fun. I love MEGA Bloks for my kids as it’s a nice break from electronics.  I like seeing their creativity too and when they are done and as the seasons change and when they grow out I can simply recycle thanks to their new program with TerraCycle.   Where to buy?  Head over here to MasterMind. 

1. The zero waste circuit has had a facelift!

 

2. Giorgio Armani wants to slow the pace of in-store clothing collections to reduce the waste of resources. [ Source ]

 

3. Second Life , which offers baskets of "ugly" fruits and vegetables, is now offering home delivery given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. [ Source ]

 

4. A new TerraCycle program allows MEGA BLOKS to be recovered. [ Source ]

 

5. Obviously, it's better to move on to the next one, but in the case of broken parts, it's good to know!

 

6. The creation of a directory of Quebec businesses, Le panier bleu .

 

7. Three Trudeau government ministers are said to be tasked with producing an economic stimulus package aimed at speeding up the greening once the COVID-19 crisis hits. To be continued! [ Source ]

 

8. Oceans potentially regenerated by 2050. [ Source ]

 

9. Oil and gas exploration projects in the St. Lawrence are over ... for now. [ Source ]

 

MEGA, a leading construction toy brand, announced today a partnership with international recycling specialist TerraCycle. This partnership will recycle used Mega Bloks, Mega Construx and other non-electronic MEGA toys to create new products in Canada.   Through the Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program, consumers can send in MEGA toys to be recycled at no charge to the consumer. Participation is easy: consumers can sign up on the program page at www.terracycle.com/blocks-and-bricks-en-ca then mail in their blocks and bricks using a prepaid shipping label that can be printed at home.   Once collected, the blocks and bricks will be cleaned, melted into hard plastic and remolded to make new products from the recycled materials, which may include playgrounds, picnic tables and park benches, to name a few. The Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program is open to any individual, school, office, or community organization interested.   "MEGA is giving builders of all ages a unique opportunity to divert waste from landfills," said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle's founder and CEO. "By collecting and recycling items that are typically not recyclable through municipal programs, consumers are given the opportunity to think twice about what is recyclable and what truly is trash."   Earlier this year, MEGA released a new line of building products made from plant-based materials. As part of the line, all products come in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging that is fully recyclable.   "Our plant-based blocks were the first step towards creating a more sustainable future and we are excited to continue the momentum as we believe that with every step, together we can make an impact," said Bisma Ansari, SVP of MEGA. "By teaming up with TerraCycle, we are providing builders a more sustainable option to dispose of their well-loved toys and the ability to recycle our toys for free. We are very proud to continue our commitment towards a greener planet, one block at a time, as we build a brighter tomorrow together."

Children’s toy brand MEGA, a brand of global manufacturer Mattel, is partnering with international recycler TerraCycle to recycle used Mega Bloks, Mega Construx and other non-electronic Mega toys to create new products in Canada.   Through the Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program, consumers can send in MEGA toys to be recycled at no charge to the consumer. Once collected, the blocks and bricks will be cleaned, melted into hard plastic, and remolded to make new products from the recycled materials, which may include playgrounds, picnic tables, and park benches. The Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program is open to any individual, school, office, or community organization interested.   Consumers can sign up on the program page at www.terracycle.com/blocks-and-bricks-en-ca then mail in their blocks and bricks using a prepaid shipping label that can be printed at home.   “MEGA is giving builders of all ages a unique opportunity to divert waste from landfills,” said Tom Szaky, Trenton, N.J.-based TerraCycle’s founder and CEO. “By collecting and recycling items that are typically not recyclable through municipal programs, consumers are given the opportunity to think twice about what is recyclable and what truly is trash.”   Earlier this year, MEGA released a new line of building products made from plant-based materials. As part of the line, all products come in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified packaging that is fully recyclable.   “Our plant-based blocks were the first step towards creating a more sustainable future and we are excited to continue the momentum as we believe that with every step, together we can make an impact,” said Bisma Ansari, MEGA senior vice president. “By teaming up with TerraCycle, we are providing builders a more sustainable option to dispose of their well-loved toys and the ability to recycle our toys for free.”   TerraCycle’s Canadian division is headquartered in Toronto.

Mattel Inc. is taking one step closer to its sustainability efforts.   The company today launched the Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program and entered a partnership with TerraCycle for consumers to recycle Mega Bloks, Mega Construx, and other non-electronic Mega toys to create new products in Canada.   At no charge, consumers, including interested schools, offices, and community organizations, can send in their Mega toys to be recycled using prepaid shipping label. When received, TerraCycle will clean the blocks and bricks, melt them into hard plastic, and remold them to make new products from the recycled materials. New items include playgrounds, picnic tables, and park benches.   Earlier this year, Mega released a new line of building products made from plant-based materials. As part of the line, all products come in Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging that is fully recyclable.   “Our plant-based blocks were the first step towards creating a more sustainable future and we are excited to continue the momentum as we believe that with every step, together we can make an impact,” said Bisma Ansari, senior vice president of Mega. “By teaming up with TerraCycle, we are providing builders a more sustainable option to dispose of their well-loved toys and the ability to recycle our toys for free. We are very proud to continue our commitment towards a greener planet, one block at a time, as we build a brighter tomorrow together.”   Visit terracycle.ca for more information on this initiative and TerraCycle’s recycling programs.

TORONTO — MEGA, a construction toy brand under global manufacturer Mattel, has announced a partnership with Trenton, New Jersey-based recycling firm TerraCycle.   This partnership will recycle used Mega Bloks, Mega Construx and other non-electronic MEGA toys to create new products in Canada.   Through the recycling program, consumers can send in MEGA toys to be recycled at no charge. Once collected, the blocks and bricks will be cleaned, melted into hard plastic and remolded to make new products from the recycled materials, which may include playgrounds, picnic tables and park benches.   MEGA says the program is open to any individual, school, office, or community organization interested.   “MEGA is giving builders of all ages a unique opportunity to divert waste from landfills,” said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle’s founder and CEO, in a prepared statement. “By collecting and recycling items that are typically not recyclable through municipal programs, consumers are given the opportunity to think twice about what is recyclable and what truly is trash.”   Earlier this year, MEGA released a new line of building products made from plant-based materials.   “Our plant-based blocks were the first step towards creating a more sustainable future and we are excited to continue the momentum as we believe that with every step, together we can make an impact,” said Bisma Ansari, SVP of MEGA, also in a statement. “By teaming up with TerraCycle, we are providing builders a more sustainable option to dispose of their well-loved toys and the ability to recycle our toys for free. We are very proud to continue our commitment towards a greener planet, one block at a time, as we build a brighter tomorrow together.”

Your old blocks and bricks could become park benches.   Mattel today launched the Blocks and Bricks Recycling Program and entered a partnership with TerraCycle for consumers to recycle Mega Bloks, Mega Construx, and other non-electronic Mega toys to create new products in Canada.   At no charge, you can send in your Mega toys to be recycled using prepaid shipping label. Interested schools, offices, and community organizations are also welcome to participate. When received, TerraCycle will clean the blocks and bricks, melt them into hard plastic, and remold them to make new products from the recycled materials. New items include playgrounds, picnic tables, and park benches.   Earlier this year, Mega released a new line of building products made from plant-based materials. As part of the line, all products come in Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging that is fully recyclable.   “Our plant-based blocks were the first step towards creating a more sustainable future and we are excited to continue the momentum as we believe that with every step, together we can make an impact,” said Bisma Ansari, senior vice president of Mega. “By teaming up with TerraCycle, we are providing builders a more sustainable option to dispose of their well-loved toys and the ability to recycle our toys for free. We are very proud to continue our commitment towards a greener planet, one block at a time, as we build a brighter tomorrow together.”   Visit terracycle.ca for more information on this initiative and TerraCycle’s recycling programs.