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TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky on Building a Profitable Circular Economy Business
TerraCycle founder and CEO Tom Szaky joins Chris Lustrino to discuss how the company built a global waste management business around recycling the products most local systems reject. Tom explains why many materials are technically recyclable but economically unattractive for traditional recyclers, and how TerraCycle solves that gap through brand-funded programs, paid zero-waste boxes, and commercial recycling services.
The episode digs into the business mechanics behind TerraCycle’s model, including partnerships with major CPG brands, consumer adoption, processing facilities, and the…
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