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TerraCycle

Recycle the unrecyclable with TerraCycle®

Climate & Energyrecyclingsustainabilitywaste-managementcircular-economyhard-to-recyclereusable-packagingcorporate-partnerships
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About

TerraCycle is a global recycling company specializing in hard-to-recycle materials such as coffee pods, toys, cosmetics, and car seats. They offer free brand-sponsored recycling programs, paid Zero Waste Box solutions, and a reusable packaging platform called Loop. The company also sells products made from recycled materials and partners with corporations to build custom recycling supply chains.

Problem

Most waste streams lack accessible recycling options, leading to valuable materials ending up in landfills and the environment.

For

consumers, brands, and organizations looking to recycle hard-to-recycle materials

How it works

TerraCycle operates free brand-sponsored and paid mailback or pickup recycling programs that collect hard-to-recycle waste, process it, and either repurpose it into new products or recover useful materials.

Business model

freemium

Status

launched

Company

TerraCycle

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