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Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions

Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions

Update: 2025-09-05
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Terracycle is proving that almost anything can be recycled, from cigarette butts to ocean plastics, transforming how the world thinks about waste. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin speaks with Tom Szaky, the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, to explore how his company is creating global recycling programs that redefine sustainability and consumer responsibility.

TerraCycle has become a leader in connecting corporations and individuals to solutions that keep waste out of landfills and oceans. This conversation dives into the economics of recycling, why certain materials are left behind, how microplastics can be repurposed, and what it takes to shift both corporate and consumer behavior. By the end, you’ll see why recycling is not just about sorting bins but about reimagining the value of our waste.

Terracycle Website: https://www.terracycle.com/

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Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions

Terracycle: Recycling Everything from Plastics to Global Waste Solutions

Andrew Lewin - Marine Biologist & Science Communicator