Impact

Putting the planet first

Through third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessments, we've proven that our recycling models outperform municipal waste management by an average of 45 percent across eight key categories:

Global warming potential

Results for TerraCycle's recycling models when recycling flexible films in the U.S.

Global warming potential

Recycling tons of trash around the world

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Raising money for great causes

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TerraCycle Recycling Rewards

Through many of our free recycling programs, TerraCyclers are awarded TerraCycle points. These points can be redeemed for cash donations to the school, charity, or nonprofit of their choice.
We’ve raised millions and millions of dollars, with some of our TerraCyclers donating thousands of dollars to charity thanks to their TerraCycle points.

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Partnerships

We partnered with WWF to recycle “ghost gear.” Discarded fishing gear can cause serious damage to marine ecosystems.



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Advocacy

We’re a member of the Business Coalition for the UN Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution and actively participate in the negotiations and global dialogues.


Pulling trash out of waterways

In 2019, TerraCycle established the TerraCycle Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to capture plastic trash from rivers and canals before it can reach the ocean.
2 million pounds of river waste has already been removed.

Engaging the community

From school kids to politicians and pop stars, the TerraCycle Foundation regularly welcomes supporters.

Working together with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Everwave, the TerraCycle Foundation is stopping plastic pollution in Thailand’s canals and rivers.

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Supporting artists & community

Artist residency
In 2015, TerraCycle started an artist-in-residence program that gives artists opportunities to explore creative projects using upcycled materials and more.

Graffiti Jam

In 2005, TerraCycle began hosting a graffiti festival that still brings the community together annually to add new art to the walls of our headquarters.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about TerraCycle's history of innovation. We hope you'll join us on our mission of Eliminating the Idea of Waste®!



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