Tom Szaky
TerraCycle
Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 20 countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfill or incineration. It also created a new circular reuse platform called Loop that enables consumers to purchase products in reusable packaging. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of awards and recognition from organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging.
Be excited about EPR, even if it’s not a silver bullet
The bottom line is that a money flow is needed to improve recycling rates, and extended producer responsibility contributes to that. Read More
Will 2025 plastic packaging commitments ring hollow?
In 2025, there will be media and consumer outrage around all the failed commitments related to eliminating virgin plastic packaging and increasing the use of recycled material. Read More
There isn’t enough recycled plastic for companies to meet commitments. What now?
Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system. Read More
The flexible film recycling conundrum
The major challenge with flexible packaging remains its recyclability. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky discusses likely scenarios for what's ahead. Read More
How implementing reuse systems can impact cities
Cities, with growing populations and demands on resources, exacerbate the waste crisis, and may be a key focus area to help change course away. Read More
Private sectors can engage global communities to improve the health of oceans
In a world where waste management and recycling is on the decline, private sector innovation is needed. Read More
Reusable packaging in the time of COVID-19
Terracycle's founder and CEO Tom Szaky on the benefits of systems-thinking and working towards circularity now and post-COVID-19. Read More
Durability and reusability are at the heart of circular packaging
TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky on why moving away from disposability is the key to reducing waste. Read More
Walking the talk with custom waste solutions for trade conferences
How a partnership with TerraCycle has enabled our GreenBiz 17 conference to go zero waste. Read More
How to outsmart waste
Upcycling is an art. Can broken table legs become shelves? Can plastic water bottles become gardening tools? Read More
