That message is reinforced by the Australian wing of US eco business TerraCycle, which partners with the likes of Nespresso, Colgate, Australia Post and L'Oreal to recycle its waste. Like Green Thread, TerraCycle acknowledges consumers are more likely to make the right choice when the solution is spoon fed to them. For example, Nespresso sponsoring the recycling of its notoriously wasteful pods. "There is no doubt a growing concern for the world around us, and recycling is an integral part of minimising our impact on the environment. We see recycling as apolitical, in that we can all agree it's a good idea. Eventually, we realised that businesses, government and individuals may also be willing to pay to divert these products from landfill, and that we could provide the recycling solutions they were looking for," Gemma Kaczerepa, from TerraCycle Australia, said. Its new product, Zero Waste Box is a self-assembled box that can collect different waste items such as hair nets or binders, pens, pencils or markers.

That message is reinforced by the Australian wing of US eco business TerraCycle, which partners with the likes of Nespresso, Colgate, Australia Post and L'Oreal to recycle its waste. Like Green Thread, TerraCycle acknowledges consumers are more likely to make the right choice when the solution is spoon fed to them. For example, Nespresso sponsoring the recycling of its notoriously wasteful pods. "There is no doubt a growing concern for the world around us, and recycling is an integral part of minimising our impact on the environment. We see recycling as apolitical, in that we can all agree it's a good idea. Eventually, we realised that businesses, government and individuals may also be willing to pay to divert these products from landfill, and that we could provide the recycling solutions they were looking for," Gemma Kaczerepa, from TerraCycle Australia, said. Its new product, Zero Waste Box is a self-assembled box that can collect different waste items such as hair nets or binders, pens, pencils or markers.

That message is reinforced by the Australian wing of US eco business TerraCycle, which partners with the likes of Nespresso, Colgate, Australia Post and L'Oreal to recycle its waste. Like Green Thread, TerraCycle acknowledges consumers are more likely to make the right choice when the solution is spoon fed to them. For example, Nespresso sponsoring the recycling of its notoriously wasteful pods. "There is no doubt a growing concern for the world around us, and recycling is an integral part of minimising our impact on the environment. We see recycling as apolitical, in that we can all agree it's a good idea. Eventually, we realised that businesses, government and individuals may also be willing to pay to divert these products from landfill, and that we could provide the recycling solutions they were looking for," Gemma Kaczerepa, from TerraCycle Australia, said. Its new product, Zero Waste Box is a self-assembled box that can collect different waste items such as hair nets or binders, pens, pencils or markers.

Waste Reduction Options

Nespresso pods are made from aluminium and are easy to recycle. A postage-paid Recycling Satchel can be used to return Nespresso pods for recycling. The satchels can be purchased for $1.90 from your retailer (they hold up to 130 capsules) and then dropped into any Australia Post office or box free of charge. Nespresso pods can also be dropped off in their Boutiques and a network of florists across the country. TerraCycle run a free collection program for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Capsules and a paid program for other pods.

Collection boxes 9Rv have set up REUSE collection boxes and each class member is responsible for managing a collection. Please save the following items and deliver to the REUSE station in the covered area where the vending machine used to reside: ... Please support these initiatives. In doing so, as a community we can significantly reduce waste to landfill. Each product collected as part of the Terracycle program earns Rangi Ruru 2 cents. This quickly adds up and we can earn money from waste to support our nominated charity Cool Earth. Cool Earth is proven to be an effective charity making a difference in protecting/supporting rain forests and their communities. We also have the opportunity of winning $1000 through the Colgate Oral Care competition by collecting tooth brushes, tooth paste, floss containers and all associated packaging (any brands)

October is arguably one of the most colorful and festive months of the year, and we are almost at the end of it! The leaves have turned, there’s a chill in the air, and Halloween is mere days away.  There’s nothing wrong with throwing together some finishing touches for your Halloween costume or spooky party décor at the last minute, but in case you’ve missed all of the plastic skeletons and jack-o-lanterns around you, time is running out! It’s the little details that take things over the top, but to save you a trip to the store, some money, and the product and packaging waste from the seasonal odds and ends you only use once a year, here are 5 last minute upcycled Halloween DIYs you can whip up using things you already have.

1. Capri Sun Halloween Mask

Never underestimate the allure of a well-placed masquerade-style mask. Are you Zorro? A debutante? A superhero? Who knows! But even without full disguise grab, this nifty Halloween mask is an instant costume and adds interest and intrigue with its eye-catching, unconventional material. Click HERE for Capri Sun Halloween Mask DIY Instructions

2. Wellness Dog Cape

Dogs are the real MVP. They love us unconditionally, and just want to spend time with us. Include your furry friend in the Halloween festivities by crafting a handmade costume that speaks to the hero they are inside. Super dogs super upcycle! Design Tip: This sizing is for a smaller dog; scale accordingly for your pet. Click HERE for Wellness Dog Cape DIY Instructions

3. Nespresso Capsule Bracelet

It’s been said that 25% of your wardrobe budget should go towards your accessories; we disagree. Give your Halloween costume (and your everyday ensemble) that je ne se quoi at little cost; if you have all of the materials, it would be a negative cost since you’d normally throw out used coffee capsules and are tapping into a new resource for your DIY supplies: positively energizing! Click HERE for Nespresso Capsule Bracelet DIY Instructions

4. Chocolate Wrapper Barrettes

Don’t forget to jazz up your hair! Perfect for children who need a bit of help keeping their mane tame and tidy in general, this fun, voluminous hair barrette lends itself well to a costume for a baton twirler, a faux flower for a hula dancer, or, more literally, a topping for a sweet confectionary treat like a cupcake or lollipop. Click HERE for Chocolate Wrapper Barrettes DIY Instructions

5. Shampoo Bottle Chandelier

Get togethers and parties are an excellent reason to decorate, and this DIY shampoo bottle chandelier gives off a ghoulish green ambiance that’s perfect for All Hallows’ Eve. Bold, bright and boo-tiful (we had to!), a centerpiece you made yourself is sure to be a conversation starter. Don’t have enough bottles? Swap in some empties of other containers like lotions, conditioners, or beverages—better yet, ask your friends for their recyclables! Click HERE for Shampoo Bottle Chandelier  DIY Instructions Holidays are about having fun. Best part about these Halloween DIYs is that they allow you to use your creativity and your rubbish to make something amazing with items you already have. If you can make something out of “nothing,” just think of what else your resourceful self can do! Another option: make nature-inspired Halloween crafts from the world around you. Happy Halloween Upcycling!

Nespresso has partnered with global recycling and upcycling pioneers TerraCycle to expand its recycling programme. As part of the partnership, Nespresso now has an additional 75-plus recycling collection points in florists and garden centres nationwide, from Invercargill to Kerikeri. The used capsules are then picked up by TerraCycle and sent to a recycling plant in Auckland. At the plant they are recycled into two streams; the roast and ground coffee is separated and then transformed into compost, while the aluminium capsules are melted.

The smart people at TerraCycle came up with a brilliant idea: recycling! But what is TerraCycle and what do they do? In their own words: “TerraCycle offers free recycling programs funded by brands, manufacturers, and retailers around the world to help you collect and recycle your hard-to-recycle waste..." Clever right? And not only, using this service is completely free and very easy. All you have to do is sign up on their website and join the recycling program you like (in this case theNESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Capsule Recycling Program). When you have collected enough capsules and you are ready to recycle them, put them in a box (use an old recycled box and make sure your capsules are dry – I put them in Ziploc bags, just to be extra safe), get the shipping label sent via email, print it and drop the box at your nearest Australia Post office. All done and without having to spend a cent. All that would already be great, but TerraCycle does more: you will earn money for each capsule you send for the non-profit organisation of your choice! For this amazing programme, TerraCycle has partnered with NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto andDeLonghi and they sent me one of their beautiful Stelia machines to try out. I must admit that I was very impressed. So, what are you waiting for? Get your Stelia machine, start trying out all the delicious NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto flavours and recycle all your capsules now with TerraCycle!!