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Research shows that in the United States alone, more than 600 million pounds of candy are purchased each year for Halloween. The vast majority of candy wrappers end up in landfills due to an inability by most curbside recycling programs to recycle them. That’s where Rubicon comes in.
By participating in Trick or Trash™, you don’t have to trash those candy wrappers and doom them to an eternity in a landfill—or, even worse, in our oceans. Using one of our custom candy wrapper recycling boxes, you can help keep our planet clean and contribute to the circular economy.
Trick or Trash™ 2022 by the numbers
- Total boxes ordered 5,000
- Total states participating 50
- 80+ ordered
- 21 to 79 ordered
- 1 to 20 ordered
“Students loved sharing the information with their peers, seeing others participate in their project, and being able to help the earth.”
Teacher
“The box was a talking point for us at various candy giving functions in our community. The box was a fun and unique way to bring recycling education to a moment in time.”
Community Organization
“It is so easy to participate. Low cost and low barrier to entry is critical to drive participation in conservation related activities.”
Small Business Owner
“Many of my students really enjoy Halloween, but they do not realize the ecological impact of all those candy wrappers. It was a great visual to start the conversation.”
Teacher
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Schools
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Partnership with National Wildlife Federation
Known for their award-winning Ranger Rick magazines, the National Wildlife Federation has been inspiring young people to love and protect our nation’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems for generations.
America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization works to unite Americans in giving wildlife a voice and advocating for the conservation values that are woven into the fabric of our nation’s collective heritage. We are honored to call the National Wildlife Federation the official education partner of Trick or Trash™.
Our partners
We are incredibly grateful to those companies and organizations that are helping us bring Trick or Trash™ to more communities around the country.
Official Education Partner of Trick or Trash 2022
Official Media Sponsor of Trick or Trash 2022
Official Entrepreneur Sponsor of Trick or Trash 2022
Official Kentucky Partner of Trick or Trash 2022
Official Nonprofit Partner of Trick or Trash 2022
Official Candy Sponsor of Trick or Trash 2022
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