A New Use for Capri Sun
April 2, 2009
I’m a bit of a fanatic about recycling – I just love the idea of avoiding the landfill and getting further use out of something – particularly for products that people use all the time AND throw away all the time.
If your kids drink Capri Sun – I’m talking to you! Capri Sun has partnered with TerraCycle to upcycle Capri Sun pouches into new products like totes, bags, pencil cases and now dresses! The one-of-a-kind dress ( made entirely with Capri Sun pouches! ) was created by designer, Justina Blakeney of Compai, a company renowned for rehabiliting “used and abused” clothing and it’s being auctioned off to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Not only does Capri Sun want your used drink pouches back – they’ll pay you to get them! Sign up at TerraCycle to start a “Capri Sun Pouch Brigade” at your school to collect Capri Sun pouches ( Honest Kids and Kool Aid pouches also qualify ) and get 2 cents for each pouch – TerraCycle will even cover the shipping costs.
Donate a couple garbage cans to your school lunchroom, use the bags provided by TerraCycle, label them clearly and let the parents and students know! Capri Sun has even provided some educational materials and curriculum to coincide with the program. Sounds like an easy way to earn money for your school – and these days, our schools could use some extra $$ !
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