I love school supplies! But before my mom and I go shopping for them, we think of the environment, and I hope you will too. First, check your school supply list carefully: You’ll find that you have lots of things already in your house from last year, like crayons, scissors, or leftover glue sticks.
Then plan for the new stuff! This year, let’s all try to buy at least one eco-friendly school supply. You can find them at most of the big stores like Target and Wal-Mart and also online at
theultimategreenstore.com.
What’s the one green thing you bought or are planning to buy for this school year?
Let me know and you’ll be entered to win one of two eco-friendly school supply kits from our friends at
TerraCycle!
Made from up-cycled juice pouches, the Terracycle lunch bag is an unusual twist on the traditional insulated lunch box. TerraCycle diverts tons of waste juice pouches annually and donates 2 cents to a charity or nonprofit for each pouch collected. www.terracycle.net.
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t’s back-to-school time and it’s
easy to feel overwhelmed by all
the shopping you have to do,
especially if you want to be eco-
friendly.
you needn’t worry. Companies like
TerraCycle are making back-to-school
shopping and green living compatible and
easy.
Students from Scott Elementary School aren't only going green, they're getting green. As if the need to take care of the planet isn't enough, a New Jersey-based company is willing to pay cash for the kids' trash.
"So many recyclable and reusable products are sent to landfills, and we are running out of space for our garbage," said Teri Lodesky, teacher and coordinator of Scott Elementary School's environmental club. "A bonus of the program is that TerraCycle pays two cents for every item collected."
Founded in 2001, TerraCycle is one of the fastest-growing eco-friendly manufacturers in the world. Its free national collection program pays not-for-profit organizations and schools for their non-recyclable waste materials, like lunch staples Capri Sun drink pouches and Frito-Lay chip bags.
Hate to continually throw items in the trash? TerraCycle collects many kinds of waste, takes the material and creates a new product.
With its innovative Upcycle Program, TerraCycle encourages consumers to “be a part of their eco-revolution!” Started by a Princeton student in 2001, it is the company’s endeavor to minimize what most toss as trash. In order to reduce waste in landfills, TerraCycle establishes turn-key operations that make it easier for schools and non-profit organizations to save, collect and donate non-recyclables, and to earn cash from the donations for fund drives.
I may not be the greenest girl there ever was, but I try to do what I can for my environment and our planet so when I found out about
TerraCycle, I was all on board to do a promotion. Just to let you know, this is not a review or a giveaway. It's merely something that was brought to my attention and I am trying to raise awareness. I am not receiving anything nor am I giving anything to you wenches either (xoxo) but I am going to tell you all about
TerraCycle because I think it's a great company.
People of Avon Helping Hands used to see a lot of used Capri Sun drink Pouches get thrown away. Now the organization earns two cents for every one of those pouches they collect and return to a company called TerraCycle.
Through its partnerships with major CPG companies, TerraCycle runs national programs that pay non-profits and schools to collect used packaging such as drink pouches, energy bar wrappers, yogurt cups, cookie wrappers, chip bags and more. The collected materials are upcycled into affordable, high quality products ranging from tote bags and purses to shower curtains and kites. By making products from these various waste streams, TerraCycle prevents 1000’s of tons of waste from going to landfills.
