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How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News

Accumulating toys and new playthings is pretty much inevitable over the Christmas and summer holidays. We all like to reward and treat our kids and provide them with fun and educational sources of entertainment. And toys and playtime are an essential part of the growth and development of our children.  But giving our little ones […] How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News Continue reading How to declutter your children’s toy collection — TerraCycle News

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Put a stop to food waste and start a home compost — TerraCycle News

Food waste is a major problem for the environment. If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest contributor to greenhouse emissions globally. By weight, food waste is the largest item in American landfills. These are pretty sobering facts to reflect on when thinking about 690 million people around the world who live […]  Put a stop to food waste and start a home … Continue reading Put a stop to food waste and start a home compost — TerraCycle News

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Does recycling really help the environment?  — TerraCycle News

You’ve probably heard about the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle, listed in the order we should try to follow them.  While recycling is last on the list, it’s still a better option than tossing our waste into the rubbish, as it avoids our waste ending up in our landfills. There are three big problems […] Does recycling really help the environment?  — TerraCycle News Continue reading Does recycling really help the environment?  — TerraCycle News

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Eleven common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them — TerraCycle News

Even as experts in recycling, we have to admit it’s not a straightforward process. There’s not a blanket right or wrong answer to recycling. It all depends on where you live. That’s why one of our best pieces of advice, is to always visit your local council’s website to understand their specific rules on what […] Eleven common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them — … Continue reading Eleven common recycling mistakes and how to avoid them — TerraCycle News

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1.6 billion facemasks entered the ocean in 2020. Here’s how you can recycle them! — TerraCycle News

A new study from Visual Capitalist has estimated 1.6 billion disposable masks have found their way into the world’s oceans since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. While this figure equates to just 3 per cent of the 52 billion disposable face masks produced in 2020, it also adds up to nearly 5,000 tonnes of […] 1.6 billion facemasks entered the ocean in 2020. Here’s how … Continue reading 1.6 billion facemasks entered the ocean in 2020. Here’s how you can recycle them! — TerraCycle News

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What you need to know about microplastics — TerraCycle News

Over the last decade, our understanding of microplastics and the devastating impact they have has grown considerably. Despite this awareness, microplastics are continuing to increase in our environment creating immeasurable damage to our ecosystems, wildlife, and even to our own health. This week, we wanted to bring awareness to the issue of microplastics – how […] What you need to know about microplastics — TerraCycle News Continue reading What you need to know about microplastics — TerraCycle News

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A few small changes go a long way to living more sustainably — TerraCycle News

Blog – A few small changes go a long way to living more sustainably Sometimes, we don’t always realise all the little things people do that go a long way in making a positive impact on the environment. That’s why it’s so important to connect with people in our communities to share our learnings and […] A few small changes go a long way to living … Continue reading A few small changes go a long way to living more sustainably — TerraCycle News

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How to start a home worm farm 1-0-1 — TerraCycle News

Here at TerraCycle, our team of avid environmentalists take sustainable practices beyond the office, and are always on the lookout for ways to reduce our footprint. One of these ways is worm farming.  If you haven’t heard of worm farming before, then you’re in for a treat! It’s an easy method to reduce your kitchen […] How to start a home worm farm 1-0-1 — TerraCycle … Continue reading How to start a home worm farm 1-0-1 — TerraCycle News

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The Benefits of Recycling vs Landfilling — TerraCycle News

In the recycling world, we’re frequently asked the question: does it take more or less energy to landfill something vs recycling?  This week, we wanted to clarify some of the benefits of recycling in response to these common questions. Why should we recycle in the first place? Every time we create a new product or material, […] The Benefits of Recycling vs Landfilling — TerraCycle News Continue reading The Benefits of Recycling vs Landfilling — TerraCycle News

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What symbols on packaging can be recycled — TerraCycle News

As experts in recycling, we understand how complicated and confusing it can be to know what belongs in your yellow bin for recycling, and your red bin for general waste. It’s important to be able to decipher between the two, so you can reduce contamination and make sure you’re recycling as effectively as possible.  On […] What symbols on packaging can be recycled — TerraCycle News Continue reading What symbols on packaging can be recycled — TerraCycle News

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