Tom Szaky

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The big picture on packaging

Consider the following sayings: “don’t judge a book by its cover,” “good things come in small packages,” “think outside the box” -what’s the common thread? Disregard the packaging! Okay, perhaps I’m being a bit too reductive, but it still stands to reason that, even though thinking outside the box is crucial in modern... More

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EPR: Game-changing, or just taxing?

As consumer demands for CSR increase and the cost of resources skyrockets, manufacturers need to consider the lifecycle and recyclability of their products more and more. Manufacturers that aren’t looking at the end-life of products may soon have their hands forced as extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are quickly becoming a reality. Here at TerraCycle, we work with... More

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Is there zero chance to reach zero waste?

TerraCycle loves to find recycling opportunities in strange places, and we’ve been largely consumer-facing since we launched the Drink Pouch Brigade with Capri Sun and Honest Kids in 2007. Our business-to-consumer programs have been successful for such varied groups (including schools, churches, offices, and even individuals) that we didn’t start delving into... More

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The great green debate: Who's to blame?

To achieve maximum sustainability, whose contribution do you think matters the most: businesses, consumers, or our national and state governments? Rather than playing the blame game with any of these parties, I believe that this question should be approached more proactively. Problem identification is just the first step in any equation; it is the solution that ties the loose ends together. As... More

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Does Earth Day do a world of good?

Another Earth Day has passed us by, marking 42 years of celebrating our planet on April 22. Every Earth Day–and April as a whole–is full of green marketing. There are recycling initiatives, green pledge drives, awareness events and more. Some are awesome, like Honest Tea’s Great Recycle, but some are only half baked. As someone who has dedicated the last decade of his... More