Terracycle
TerraCycle recycles hard-to-recycle items through brand-sponsored programs and offers various recycling solutions, including Zero Waste Boxes and a reuse platform called Loop.
Services
Terracycle provides a wide variety of recycling services to handle hard-to-recycle items. Their offerings include Zero Waste Boxes, regulated waste recycling for items such as fluorescent lamps, e-waste, and batteries, as well as comprehensive zero-waste event services for businesses and organizations. The company develops custom supply chains to collect and process unique recycled materials and has extensive experience in handling hundreds of waste streams, including beauty waste, coffee capsules, and cigarette butts. Additionally, Terracycle offers TerraCycle Pickup for residential recycling and TerraCycle Discovery to analyze samples on products and packaging before recycling.
International Operations
Terracycle operates in over 20 countries, engaging more than 200 million people globally. Through various platforms, the company recycles billions of pieces of trash annually, making it a significant player in the global recycling industry. Their international reach ensures that a vast array of recycling programs are accessible to consumers and businesses across the world.
Reuse Platform Loop
Terracycle offers a reuse platform called Loop that focuses on products in durable, reusable packaging. This initiative allows major brands to offer their products in sustainable packaging, which customers can return for cleaning and reuse. Loop aims to reduce single-use packaging waste and promote a circular economy where products’ lifecycles are extended through repeated use.
TerraCycle Global Foundation
The TerraCycle Global Foundation focuses on fighting ocean plastic at its source. The foundation designs and implements river waste prevention, collection, and recycling solutions. By addressing plastic pollution in rivers, the foundation aims to reduce the amount of plastic that reaches oceans, contributing to global efforts in combating marine pollution.
Awards and Recognition
Terracycle has garnered over 200 awards for its social entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices. These awards highlight the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in recycling. Terracycle’s achievements in creating effective recycling solutions and influencing positive environmental change are recognized globally.