TERRACYCLE NEWS

ELIMINATING THE IDEA OF WASTE®

Posts with term TerraCycle X

Bausch + Lomb Reports Over Two Million Contact Lens Materials Recycled Through Recycling Program

LAVAL, Quebec—Bausch + Lomb announced that its One by One Recycling Program—the first contact lens recycling program of its kind—has recycled nearly 2.5 million used contact lenses, blister packs and top foils since the program launched in November 2016, diverting more than 14,000 pounds of waste from landfills. The program is made possible through a collaboration with TerraCycle, a leader in the collection and repurposing of hard-to-recycle post-consumer waste. Available to eyecare professionals and their patients across the U.S., the Bausch + Lomb One by One Recycling Program works by providing participating practices with large recycling bins to collect used contact lenses, blister packs and top foil.

12 leading companies, nonprofits pay tribute to Earth Day 2018

For 48 years, Earth Day has served as an opportunity for industry influencers to share best practices and boost their brands' status as environmental advocates. In years past, companies and organizations have highlighted efforts to reduce emissions or clean up litter, but this year, there is special focus on combating plastic pollution. From recycling robots to educational campaigns, Waste Dive compiled the following list of how some stakeholders chose to observe Earth Day 2018. TerraCycle The unique recycling company added two more partners to its list of free specialty recycling programs ahead of Earth Day. Consumers of select Burt's Bees products and Hasbro toys and games can receive shipping labels to send their collections to New Jersey for a new life in various plastic products. Both programs will be funded by the manufacturers.

3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round

These Groups Will Help You Celebrate Earth Day Everyday

Every year, Earth Day reminds us all to do our part to keep our planet healthy. But there are plenty of ways to celebrate Earth Day that go beyond a single day on the calendar. We talked to three innovative organizations working for environmental good to show you simple - but powerful - ways to celebrate Earth Day all year long.