Fine Print: I was given a prize pack and Entenmann’s is giving another to a reader . All opinions and statements below are my own.
Can you believe that Earth Day is almost here? This is a day where we should be teaching our kids (and reminding ourselves!) about recycling and taking care of our planet. One cool way to do this is by learning how to turn trash into cash for schools through a new campaign with Entenmann’s Little Bites!
After kids snack on their favorite Entenmann’s Little Bites muffins and brownies, they send the empty pouches to TerraCycle to be turned into new products. The TerraCycle recycling programs reward the schools with cash or charity gifts for each pouch received. Parents can make a difference, too. To learn how to become a team leader and get your children’s school signed up to recycle Entenmann’s Little Bites pouches, please visit TerraCycle.com.
Entenmann’s Bakery has also launched a sweepstakes where you can win weekly prizes including Little Bites coupons, upcycled Little Bites-branded Lunch Sacks made by TerraCycle, $25 Home Depot Gift cards to start an Earth Day garden and a $5,000 cash grand prize! Good luck!
Here are some Entenmann’s Little Bites “Recycle…Reuse…Replenish” Fully Recyclable Lunch Tips to keep in mind:
Recycle
- Check-it: look for numbers and recycling
symbols on plastics to know what types get reused - Not sure what to do with your Little Bites pouches? Now you can recycle them with the TerraCycle Brigade programs and sign up your school if it is not already participating.
Reuse
- Put your sandwich in reusable lunchbox container to take home and use again
- Before you toss anything away, stop to think about how you might be able to use it again. TerraCycle’s team of designers makes products out of wrappers and packaging.
Replenish
- Have any leftovers from lunch? Before you throw away, make sure to check out what biodegradable foods can be brought back home to be added to a compost pile.
- Make compost at home! Be sure to include the three basic ingredients: Browns (dead leaves, branches, twigs, cardboard, newspaper), Greens (grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, coffee grounds) and Water to make an effective outdoor composting area.
To get everyone psyched about saving our planet, I am giving one lucky winner an Entenmann’s Prize Pack consisting of (4) $5 Entenmann’s Little Bites coupons (which makes them free!), a $25 Home Improvement Gift Card and a Little Bites upcycled Lunch Sack made by TerraCycle!
To enter this giveaway, complete any or all of the options listed below. Giveaway ends 4/23. Good luck!
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Alli is a Chicago based wife and mother of two children. She has turned money-saving into a game and enjoys searching out the best deals to help you save money! Alli shares her insight, tips and up-to-the-minute deals for local and national retailers and brands. Her hope is that you will play the game and learn to save money at the same time!