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| Sign for TerraCycle Collection at the Park Slope Food Coop |
Make Garbage Great was written by TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky in 2015. Szaky's book highlights how to reduce our contribution to landfill waste and work towards a more zero-waste lifestyle. Founded in 2001 and based in Trenton, New Jersey, TerraCycle is known primarily for their innovative upcycled products as well as programs for reclaiming materials that are not easily recycled. My local food coop has two drop-off days per month for items that are processed by TerraCycle, such as toothpaste tubes, energy bar wrappers and baby food pouches. These items are not accepted by the NYC recycling program and would otherwise end up in a landfill or waste to energy facility. TerraCycle keeps items out of landfills and repurposes them for a new life. Bags made from Capri Sun pouches, clocks from vinyl records, the list goes on. You can view their product line here. Check out Mr. Szaky's book for insights into production, manufacturing, reuse, recycling, creative upcycling and other ideas that strive for a more zero waste world!
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| Make Garbage Great on Amazon |
