Thursday Night Nature: TerraCycle with Kariina Rand (November 16, 2023)

TerraCycle is a mission-driven company dedicated to the elimination of the idea of waste through the creation of innovative solutions for the recycling of traditionally non-recycled materials. Based in Trenton, NJ, this company operates in over 20 countries worldwide including a foundation in Thailand that undertakes the cleanup of river plastics. TerraCycle has been recognized by the United Nations for its work towards cleaning up and repurposing ocean plastics, and Time Magazine includes TerraCycle on its list of the world’s 100 Most Influential Companies. It offers opportunities for schools, communities and NGOs to fundraise just by recycling non-curbside recycled products and packaging. These unique programs have collectively raised over $45 million for participating schools and nonprofits.

Kariina Rand is TerraCycle’s North America manager of community relations and strategic partnerships., Rand works to empower communities and organizations with opportunities to recycle hard-to-recycle items using TerraCycle’s free programs. Outside of work, she enjoys time spent outside, including gardening, hiking, camping and exploring new places around the world. She happily calls the Sourlands, just across the river from the Preserve, her home, where she lives with her husband and their daughter.

Program Fee: $15 (Members, enter your code at checkout to receive your 20% discount.)

All lectures will be held virtually using Zoom. They will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers for a short time.