Written by: Staff
Posted: Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Clif Bar, makers of
all-natural and organic energy bars, has launched the nation’s first collection
program for used energy bar wrappers called the Wrapper Brigade.
The program was developed
in partnership with TerraCycle, which manufactures products from recycled waste
materials. Through this program, two cents will be donated to charity for every
used wrapper collected by individuals and organizations.
The collected wrappers
will be fused and woven into a strong material, which will then be used to make
backpacks, gym totes and other products. These items are expected to be
available at major retailers by early next year.
Anyone can sign up for the
Wrapper Brigade program by visiting www.terracycle.net/brigades.
Within two weeks after signing up, you’ll receive four collection bags that
hold 200 energy bar wrappers each. Simply mail the collection bags back to
TerraCycle and designate the charity you want to support with your wrapper
donation.
All shipping fees are covered by the program to encourage people to
collect as many wrappers as possible.