Global Recycling Day: TerraCycle's Bold Solutions for a Circular Economy

TRENTON, New Jersey (March 5, 2025) –– As the world commemorates Global Recycling Day on March 18, TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability, invites individuals, businesses, organizations and communities to join the journey towards a circular economy. For more than two decades, TerraCycle has pioneered first-of-their-kind recycling solutions as part of their mission to eliminate waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. 

“TerraCycle remains at the forefront of recycling innovation, developing new ways to collect and process materials that have long been considered unrecyclable,” said Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle. “Our in-house team of scientists and material application specialists work every day to push the boundaries of what can be recycled, helping us move the word from a linear economy to a circular one.”

As a mission-driven company, TerraCycle is dedicated to reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators through the following comprehensive recycling and reuse solutions:

• Free Recycling Programs: TerraCycle partners with brands, retailers, and manufacturers to offer hundreds of free recycling programs for typically hard-to-recycle items like instrument strings,  disposable razors and beauty waste. Community members can participate by signing up online or using in-store drop-off locations at participating retailers. 

• Zero Waste Box™ Solutions: For materials that are not collected in curbside programs, Zero Waste Box™ offers a comprehensive, all-in-one recycling solution for virtually any waste stream not accepted through typical curbside recycling services. Available waste streams include everything from coffee capsules to art supplies and PPE to plastic packaging. In celebration of Global Recycling Day, all Zero Waste Boxes will be on sale from March 17 to March 22—no code required. Visit shop.terracycle.com/en-US to order.

• Industry-Specific Recycling Solutions: Recognizing that different industries have unique waste challenges, TerraCycle has launched specialized recycling solutions such as SalonCycle, CafeCycle, ScienceCycle, VetCycle, and ClinicCycle—with plans for continued expansion into additional sectors.

• Regulated, Universal and Hazardous Waste Recycling: TerraCycle Commercial Recycling provides compliant management of regulated, universal, and hazardous waste, including fluorescent lamps, solar panels, batteries, personal protective equipment (PPE), and electronic waste.

• Waterway Waste Prevention: The TerraCycle Foundation helps prevent plastic pollution at its source, capturing waste from heavily polluted rivers and canals before it reaches the ocean. The Foundation’s holistic cleanup model, which combines community outreach, education, and recycling solutions, is designed to be replicated globally.

To learn more about TerraCycle’s recycling solutions, visit www.terracycle.com.