Ever heard of TerraCycle? Bet you have — they’re one of the fastest growing eco-friendly manufacturers in the world!
“Founded in 2001 by a 19 year old Princeton University freshman named Tom Szaky, TerraCycle started as an organic fertilizer company and has grown into a multi-category, eco-friendly powerhouse. Tom’s dream was to find way a new, more responsible way of doing doing business that would be good for the planet, good for people and good for the bottom line!”
TerraCycle has an extensive, far-reaching recycle-able materials collection system running nationwide. These collected bottles, lids, wrappers, bags and more are brought together and recycled into so many cool (and once again useful) products: From purses to shower curtains to flower pots. As their “Terracycle” saying goes, “Send us your trash, and we’ll make it into cool products!”
TerraCycle sent us some nifty products to try out:
~ A Biodegradable Fiber Pot ~
This attractive and sleek 6″ planter is made from rice husks, bamboo, and coconut fibers. It can be used for years before it simply “returns to nature.”
~ All-Purpose Lawn Fertilizer ~
This easy-to-use lawn/grass fertilizer is made from none other than recycled soda bottles! Green your lawn without any dangerous chemicals. Safe for kids, pets, and the neighborhood water supply! Each pack contains enough fertilizer to cover 2,500 feet.
~ Dig Stop ~
A natural and harmless (yet effective) way to deter your canine companions from digging in your yard. Use less as time goes on. An easy and more humane way to discourage your dog from this unwanted behavior!
~ All-Purpose Fertilizer ~
Also made from soda bottles, this chemical-free concoction is suitable for all types of vegetable plants, fruit plants, and flowers. Made from liquefied worm poop, nature’s all-purpose (and nutrient rich) fertilizer.
TerraCycle’s All-Purpose Fertilizer has been my favorite of the bunch — although every one of these items was great. I added it to my watering can, mixing it with water according to the bottle’s instructions. I found it great for my tomato plants, zucchini, and blueberries, as well as encouraging more flowering of my black-eyed susans and coneflowers. For smaller vines and herbs I had in pots, I simply sprayed it directly on each!
Most of TerraCycle’s products can be found at DwellSmart.com. (Check this handy store locator for places near you that also carry TerraCycle products.)
Win it! Courtesy of the folks at TerraCycle, one of you will win a bottle of their All-Purpose Fertilizer!
Here’s how to enter:
1) MANDATORY: In a comment below, tell me another product by TerraCycle you’d love to try out — OR tell me the store nearest you where you can find TerraCycle products!
2) For a second entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed OR subscribe via email — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber.
3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below.
4) For a fourth entry, twitter about this contest using @MuseReviews within your tweet, then tell me in a separate comment that you twittered!
I’ll close the contest next Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US mailing addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to the winner, #54, Chrystal!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received these products for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the products themselves; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Kimberly (1 year ago)
Home Depot by me sells their products.
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Tabathia B (1 year ago)
the home depot down the street from me carries it and so does walmart
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I learned the local walmart sells their products.
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I am a email subscriber.
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Marci (1 year ago)
would also love to try the all-purpose cleaner
sandy (1 year ago)
Closest is Home Depot, 8 miles away
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sam feuss (1 year ago)
i’d try the lawn fertilizer
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katia (1 year ago)
I’d love to try the tomato plant food.
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Denise S (1 year ago)
I can get their products at my Home Depot.
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I’m an email subscriber
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Nadia (1 year ago)
Home Depot sells their products!
tara (1 year ago)
I get terracycle at home depot out in lake geneva. its about a 30 min haul but target&&starbucks is down there too so its a nice day :]]
tara (1 year ago)
i already subscribe via email
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donna s (1 year ago)
home depot aprox 3 miles from my house
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Suzanne K (1 year ago)
I’d love to try their TerraCycle Bird Feeder Starter Kit (4pk), and my nearby Lowe’s sells their products
renee (1 year ago)
I can buy their products at Wal-mart.
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Liza (1 year ago)
Looks like I can find their products at the Home Depot on my exit!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Sarah L (1 year ago)
Looks like my local Home Depot has it too!!
Liz (1 year ago)
I like their recycled pots.
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Aisling (1 year ago)
What a neat site! Right now I’d love to have some Tomato Plant Food.
Kathy Scott (1 year ago)
I would love to have a couple Recycling Bins
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susan smoaks (1 year ago)
i can buy them at the home depot in my town
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Lindley A (1 year ago)
I can get some of thet Dig Stop at my local SuperTarget- thanks!
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I am a Facebook friend-thanks!
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I am a happy subcriber- thanks!
Nick Christie (1 year ago)
I would like to try the Cookie Wrapper Binder.
Clarence Buckland (1 year ago)
The store closest to me that carries Terra Cycle’s products is the Wal-Mart on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon, FL.
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I am a new subscriber via RSS Feed Reader.
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Gianna (1 year ago)
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Viva (1 year ago)
Great product! I now know I can buy it at Home Depot.
Julie L (1 year ago)
home depot here in Jackson Michigan