Stop, don’t throw out last season’s flip-flops <http://www.ecouterre.com/pocketflops-recycled-flip-flops-that-fold-in-half-for-portability/> just yet. Starting April 22, Old Navy <http://www.oldnavy.com> will be hosting a monthlong drive to collect used flip-flops for TerraCycle <http://www.terracycle.net> , a waste-reduction company that will recycle them into four playgrounds across the country. Start Earth Day off on the right foot—drop those flops at an Old Navy <http://oldnavy.gap.com/customerService/storeLocator.do> store near you.
TerraCycle is an international upcycling company that takes difficult to recycle packaging and turns it into affordable, eco-friendly products. Founded in 2001, they are the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable post-consumer waste. TerraCycle works with over 30 major brands in the U.S. (and in a growing number of other countries) to collect used packaging and products (chip bags, candy wrappers, juice pouches, pens, toothbrushes, etc.) that would otherwise be destined for landfills. Here are a few of their programs if you are interested in learning more about how YOU can reduce your carbon footprint and upcycle your trash!
- Old Navy – From April 22 through May 21 you can drop off used flip flops at any Old Navy store in the U.S. TerraCycle will recycle the flip flops into four public playgrounds (my guess is to the recycle the flip flops into playground mats?)
National retailers are hosting events in honor of Earth Day, April 22.
Target, the discount chain, plans to give free reusable bags to its first 1 million shoppers Sunday. Last year, the retailer warned, most stores ran out within a few hours.
Office Depot and Old Navy are encouraging consumers to recycle their old stuff.
From Sunday through April 23, consumers can take their used pens, markers or mechanical pencils to Office Depot to receive a coupon toward a new product by Sanford, which makes Sharpie, Expo and PaperMate brands. TerraCycle, a recycling company, plans to turn the used writing tools into trash cans and desk organizers.
From April 22 to May 21, shoppers can drop their old flip-flop sandals in collection bins at Old Navy stores for the Flip Flop Replay. The rubbery flip flops will become playground equipment that TerraCycle plans to donate to communities nationwide.
Do you have a bunch of old flip flops collecting dust in your closet? Old Navy stores will be collecting any brand of old flip flop (4/22-5/21) to be recycled into playgrounds by TerraCycle. Terracycle <http://www.terracycle.net/> is a great company that takes products that normally can not be recycled and finds new ways to use them. Check www.oldnavy.com <http://www.oldnavy.com/> for a store near you!
To help celebrate Earth Month, Earth Day, Easter and Cinco de Mayo, TerraCycle is launching several campaigns that put a new spin on recycling, making it more creative then ever and easy for everyone to get involved. On April 11, TerraCycle will join with the Garnier Brand to provides the first comprehensive solution for all cosmetic packaging waste.
However, when they are worn out and broken beyond repair, PLEASE don't throw them in the trash! Thanks to an initiative by Terracycle <http://www.terracycle.net/> , these useless-to-us flip flops can be turned into Playground Materials!
Old Navy and TerraCycle Inc. <http://www.terracycle.net> have teamed up and will be launching a new campaign next week- just in time for Earth Day – called the Flip Flop Replay. When you drop your or your children’s used flip flops at any Old Navy store in the U.S. between April 22 through May 21, TerraCycle will recycle them into four public playgrounds across the country. This will mark the first large-scale effort to recycle and collect flip flops!
Terracycle <http://www.terracycle.net/> will be recycling them into 4 playgrounds instead of putting them in a landfill!! Terracycle also has many other items which they recycle and you can earn money from them. Check out their website for more info...Terracycle.net <http://www.terracycle.net/>
TerraCycle recycling projects — Between Sunday and April 23, shoppers can bring in 10 used pens, markers or mechanical pencils to Office Depot and receive coupon toward new pen products; also, April 22 through May 21, Old Navy shoppers can deposit used flip-flops in collection bins inside store; TerraCycle will recycle the flip-flops into playground material.
