Countryside Elementary School recycles more than 5,000 cereal bags

Countryside Elementary School in Mt. Laurel is among the top state collectors of cereal bags in the Mom Brands Cereal Bag Brigade, a free, national recycling program created by a partnership between MOM Brands and TerraCycle. By collecting waste from its MOM Brands cereal packaging, the school has helped to divert 5,101 units of cereal bag waste from landfills.

After they sign up to join a recycling Brigade, schools earn points for every unit of waste they collect and send to TerraCycle. The points can be redeemed for charitable gifts or a cash donation to the non-profit or school of the collector’s choice. TerraCycle recycles the traditionally non-recyclable cereal bag waste into new products and materials.

“We’re so thrilled that Countryside Elementary has decided to pair with us to make such a positive impact on our environment” said TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky. “We commend them for what they have achieved so far, and can’t wait to see what they continue to collect.”

Any individuals, schools or organizations interested in recycling with TerraCycle can learn more about the brigades and sign up for free at www.terracycle.com.