400
MILLION
TONS
of plastic is
produced each year.
8
MILLION
TONS
of plastic enters the ocean annually.
500+
YEARS
is how long plastic takes to break down.
400
MILLION
TONS
of plastic is
produced each year.
8
MILLION
TONS
of plastic enters the ocean annually.
500+
YEARS
is how long plastic takes to break down.
WHY I STARTED
IT STARTED WITH A RICE KRISPIES TREAT.
My family started making Rice Krispies treats eventually selling them at NYC's Butterfield. As we made more treats, I noticed how much plastic packaging we were throwing away. I started wondering what happened to that plastic - and that question led me to TerraCycle and this project.
THE PROJECT
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION.
Beyond the Bin focuses on three key areas: educating others about plastic, bringing recycling solutions to schools, and inspiring young people to take action.
Learn
I create and share educational resources to help others understand plastic, recycling and its impact
Recycle
I brought TerraCycle to my school to collect hard-to-recycle plastics like snack wrappers.
Share
I talk with younger students and other schools to inspire action and spread what I've learned.
