Emmorton Elementary turns trash into cash
TerraCycle
Colgate Oral Care Brigade
Frito-Lay (Pepsico)
Capri Sun (Kraft Foods)
Personal Care and Beauty Brigade
Diaper Packaging Brigade
Coffee Bag Brigade
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Emmorton Elementary is taking the old saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure" to a whole new level.
Since the beginning of the 2010 school year, the school on Tollgate Road has raised $8,000 by recycling everyday trash, such as chip bags, candy wrappers and juice pouches, through national program TerraCycle.
"Our kids are really excited about it," Emmorton's principal, Dr. Peter Carpenter, said. "It's an amazing program."
Carpenter originally heard about TerraCycle from his cousin and became intrigued.