As America loads up on an estimated 600 million pounds of Halloween candy, some companies are trying to make it easier to recycle all those wrappers.
As America loads up on an estimated 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween, a handful of companies are trying to make it easier to recycle all those wrappers. But they acknowledge their efforts are only making a small dent and say more fundamental changes are needed.
Mars is partnering with Lexington, Kentucky-based Rubicon Technologies, a consultant and software provider that connects companies and municipalities to recyclers. Since 2019, Rubicon has had its own program called Trick or Trash, which mails one free box to schools, businesses and community groups to collect candy wrappers for recycling. An additional box, or a box for personal use, is $100; Rubicon says that covers the cost of making the box, shipping it both ways and recycling the wrappers.
Even when companies do go to the effort of recycling candy wrappers, they produce such a low-value plastic that it doesn't recoup the cost of recycling. The New Jersey-based recycling company recycles candy wrappers in the United Kingdom through partnerships with Nestle and Ferrero. In the U.S., the company will ship boxes to consumers to collect candy and snack wrappers and return them for recycling. A small box is $86; a large one is $218. TerraCycle said that covers the cost of shipping and the multi-part recycling process.
Candy makers say they're spending millions to develop new packaging that would be easier to recycle or compost. "The problem isn't the number of candy wrappers on Halloween, but the 365 days a year that our infrastructure is set up to throw away," she said. 4. YumEarth Gummies, Pops and Giggles Discerning parents who still want to give out the occasional treat have probably bought YumEarth candies before. In addition to being free from the top eight food allergens, YumEarth candies don’t contain artificial dyes or high-fructose corn syrup. All of their ingredients also are non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.
8. Sour Patch Kids They’re sour, and then they’re sweet. What’s even sweeter is that Sour Patch Kids are free from milk, eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and soy, meaning almost anyone can tuck in to this tangy treat.
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