TerraCycle

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.

Ozone formation

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

Human carcinogenic toxicity

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

Human non-carcinogenic toxicity

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

Freshwater eutrophication

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

Freshwater ecotoxicity

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

Fossil resource scarcity

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

Water consumption

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

Recycling tons of trash around the world

Raising money for great causes

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.

Read their stories

Partnerships

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

Partnerships

TerraCycle and Loop have become advisors to the Kyoto local government to work on initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions.

Partnerships

Loop was chosen to pioneer initiatives for the sustainable use of plastics by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Partnerships

Together, with the World Economic Forum, we pioneered several ground-breaking innovations, like the launch of the Head & Shoulders beach plastic shampoo bottle in 2017 and the launch of Loop Alliance in 2019.

Partnerships

Tom Szaky, CEO and founder of TerraCycle and Loop, co-chaired the World Economic Forum Consumers Beyond Waste working group, a multi-stakeholder coalition to accelerate reuse.

Partnerships

We participate in working groups like CSA Group in Canada and PR3 in the US to help define standards and definitions and shape policy recommendations around recycling and reuse.

Partnerships

We have submitted commentary to recent FTC Guidelines and New Jersey (where we are headquartered) legislation on reuse.

Partnerships

We monitor industry and legislative trends and support our partners who are considering packaging changes.

Partnerships

TerraCycle helped judge the NSW Tidy Towns and Cities Awards that recognize grassroots environmental action, while minimizing Keep Australia Beautiful event waste with Zero Waste Boxes.

Partnerships

APAExonado mobilized community members and neighboring municipalities, raising money by recycling with us.

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.

Advocacy

Many of our team members give talks at conferences, local community events, businesses, and universities to share our story and lessons about waste innovation.

Advocacy

CEO and founder Tom Szaky sits on several advisory boards, including for the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network and the Planet Forward Advisory Council.

Advocacy

TerraCycle is a member of the UK Plastics Pact.

Advocacy

We collaborate with stakeholder partners, such as the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Wildlife Fund, to publish thought leadership content.

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.

Popstar Jackson Wang and the governor of Bangkok joined the TerraCycle Foundation in collecting almost 5,000 lbs of waste from local rivers.

Students and teachers from ISB International School toured Lat Phrao Canal, helping to remove waste from our waterways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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