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Help The Colchester Environment Centre raise funds by donating waste instead of money

The Colchester Environment Centre is teaming up with TerraCycle!

You can support The Colchester Environment Centre by recycling through TerraCycle, a leader in waste management, at no cost to you.

All you need to do is collect your used hard-to-recycle products and packaging (i.e what isn’t typically accepted kerbside), request a free shipping label by using the form below and send them to TerraCycle for recycling.

The Colchester Environment Centre will then receive TerraCycle points that can be redeemed as a charitable donation.

You will further two causes at the same time - the protection of the environment and The Colchester Environment Centre - and all for free!

How to take part

Step 1
Select which recycling programme fits your needs from the drop-down menu in the form.
Step 2
Fill out the form and a free shipping label will be sent to your email.
Step 3
Collect eligible hard-to-recycle products and packaging from the programme you chose.
Step 4
Check the minimum shipment weight of your programme below.
Step 5
Prepare for shipping by printing out the free shipping label and affixing it to your parcel.
Step 6
Send your package so TerraCycle can recycle your rubbish and reward The Colchester Environment Centre.

Repeat these steps for every programme you’re interested in!

TerraCycle tips: A bigger shipment is more efficient and lowers the environmental impact your shipment will have. Consider reusing a box or envelope you already have around the house when packing up your shipment to be extra eco-friendly.

Participating programmes

Check out the cards below to see for each programme what waste is accepted for recycling and what the minimum shipment weight is. You can also click each programme's name to download its accepted waste poster!

The Air, Home and Laundry Care Free Recycling Programme
The Air, Home and Laundry Care Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: all brands of air, home and laundry care packaging

Minimum shipment weight: 5kg

The Aqua Optima® Water Filter Free Recycling Programme
The Aqua Optima® Water Filter Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Aqua Optima filters

Minimum shipment weight: 1kg

The Babybel® Recycling Programme
The Babybel® Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Babybel® packaging 

Minimum shipment weight: 0.5kg

The Cheese Packaging Free Recycling Programme
The Cheese Packaging Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: all brands of cheese plastic packaging 

Minimum shipment weight: 3kg

The Ferrero Pralines Free Recycling Programme
The Ferrero Pralines Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Ferrero Rocher and Ferrero Collection aluminium wrappers, plastic boxes and plastic trays

Minimum shipment weight: none

The Flash® Wipes, Cloths and Pads Free Recycling Programme
The Flash® Wipes, Cloths and Pads Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Flash® wipes, cloths and pads

Minimum shipment weight: none

The Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme
The Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: all brands of used plastic food storage containers and reusable water bottles

Minimum shipment weight: 0.5kg

The Kate Somerville Free Recycling Programme
The Kate Somerville Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Kate Somerville skincare packaging

Minimum shipment weight: none

The Kinder Free Recycling Programme
The Kinder Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Kinder packaging

Minimum shipment weight: 1kg

The Living proof® Free Recycling Programme
The Living proof® Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Living proof hair care packaging

Minimum shipment weight: 1kg

The Marigold® Gloves Free Recycling Programme
The Marigold® Gloves Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Marigold® durable and disposable household gloves

Minimum shipment weight: 1kg

The Murad Free Recycling Programme
The Murad Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Murad skincare packaging

Minimum shipment weight: none

The Paula's Choice Skincare Free Recycling Programme
The Paula's Choice Skincare Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Paula’s Choice skincare packaging

Minimum shipment weight: none

The Philips Dental Care Free Recycling Programme
The Philips Dental Care Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: all brands of dental care

Minimum shipment weight: 0.5kg

The pladis Biscuits and Snacks Recycling Programme
The pladis Biscuits and Snacks Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: all brands of biscuit, cracker, cake wrappers

Minimum shipment weight: 3kg

The Pringles® Tube Free Collection Programme
The Pringles® Tube Free Collection Programme

Accepted waste: only Pringles tubes 

Minimum shipment weight: 4kg

The Warburtons Wax Wrap Free Recycling Programme
The Warburtons Wax Wrap Free Recycling Programme

Accepted waste: only Warburtons wax packaging

Minimum shipment weight: 2kg

About The Colchester Environment Centre

en-form, Colchester’s environmental information centre, is a registered charity dedicated to helping residents and businesses in and around Colchester find a more sustainable path to everyday living. Whether you are trying to commit to recycling your plastic to reduce your carbon impact, or you want to know about making your home more energy efficient to reduce your fuel bills – we are here to help!

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About TerraCycle

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to eliminate the idea of waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals, across a wide range of accessible programs and has raised millions for schools and non-profits since its founding more than 15 years ago.

 

Why and how does TerraCycle recycle?

Recycling reduces the need to extract virgin materials from the planet and reuses valuable materials that would otherwise get lost in landfills and incinerators. Recycling may not be the answer to the waste crisis, but it is an important part of moving toward a circular economy. Learn more here.

Here's the recycling process:

  1. Receipt & check-in
    Waste shipments are sent to one of TerraCycle’s Material Recovery Facilities, where we record shipment information, weight, date, and materials inside.

  2. Shredding & cleaning
    Materials are shredded and cleaned to remove any leftover products or other contaminants. 

  3. Sortation & processing
    Clean materials are sorted by material type and mixed with other plastics to be made into recycled plastic blends.