ATLANTA, Aug. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global customs and logistics solutions by UPS (NYSE: UPS) are powering TerraCycle’s mission to transform hard-to-recycle items like
toothpaste tubes and snack bags into new products, diverting 40 million pounds of waste from landfills since 2012.
UPS’s unique customs expertise and technology solutions helped TerraCycle grow its global recycling programs and customer base, which means less waste. Over
the last five years, for instance, TerraCycle has turned 3.5 billion pieces of waste into useful products like trash cans and park
benches.
The collaboration reflects UPS’s commitment to solving environmental challenges and helping customers achieve a more sustainable
global supply chain focused on waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
“TerraCycle has transformed recycling, just as UPS transformed logistics,” said Patrick Browne, Director of Global
Sustainability at UPS. “UPS is helping TerraCycle transport what was once considered trash or unrecyclable materials. As a result,
businesses, communities and consumers can recycle more items and less waste is being thrown into landfills.”
UPS is helping TerraCycle fuel the new circular economy through:
Customs support: As the largest customs broker in the world, UPS helps TerraCycle navigate the complexities of
shipping regulated and unregulated goods across borders. Sixty million people across 21 countries have participated in TerraCycle’s
programs to date.
Small package technology solutions: UPS technology makes it faster and simpler to transport TerraCycle’s 400 to
500 shipments a day from cities, offices, schools and homes around the globe.
A global network: The UPS global logistics network enabled TerraCycle to reach several hundred thousand more
consumer and business customers around the world, meaning more waste is being recycled.
TerraCycle also helps businesses and municipalities solve recycling challenges, creating efficient solutions to collect and
deconstruct large and small items that have typically been considered non-recyclable, like juice pouches and dental floss
containers. These items are then transformed into new items such as playground equipment.
“To meet our goal to reuse, upcycle and recycle waste we knew we had to make the process convenient and efficient for our
customers,” said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle founder and chief executive officer. “UPS helps us solve a variety of logistics challenges
including navigating complex global shipping and customs regulations, which has allowed us to grow more quickly and ultimately move
to a circular economy that benefits us all.”
In addition to helping customers achieve their environmental impact goals, UPS has invested millions of dollars in alternative
fuel research and other sustainability measures, including network and route optimization, efficient building design and innovative
vehicle technologies that enhance UPS’s ability to operate sustainably. Since 2009, UPS has invested more than $750 million in
alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations globally. The company used more than 97 million gallons of
alternative and lower-carbon fuels in its ground fleet in 2016 and recently announced an $18 million investment in on-site solar
energy systems across eight facilities. Last month, UPS announced new sustainability goals aimed to increase its fleet of 8,300
alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and reliance on renewable energy sources.
To learn about UPS’s sustainability efforts and see more of TerraCycle’s story, visit ups.com/sustainability.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions transporting packages and freight; facilitating
international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is committed to
operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world. Learn more about
our efforts at ups.com/sustainability. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
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