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TerraCycle

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TerraCycle is a waste management company that recycles hard-to-recycle materials through free and paid programs, operating in over 20 countries and engaging millions of participants. The company has received third-party verification from Ecovadis (Silver Medal in 2024) and conducts annual audits of its supply chain traceability with Bureau Veritas; Life Cycle Assessments show their recycling models reduce environmental impact versus landfill by at least 40%. However, TerraCycle has faced greenwashing allegations, including a 2021 lawsuit from The Last Beach Cleanup claiming its programs are too restrictive and misleadingly allow corporations to market products as recyclable when collection is limited, a claim the company partially settled by agreeing to clarify program language.

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TerraCycle products on Amazon

25 products from TerraCycle, sold on Amazon (US). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.

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