Template:Did you know nominations/TerraCycle


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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 15:16, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

TerraCycle

 * ... that waste management company TerraCycle recycles cigarette butt filters into pellets that are then used in the production of plastic items such as shipping pallets, benches, and ashtrays?
 * ALT2:... that the original reason why TerraCycle packages its liquid fertilizer in used plastic bottles was because the company could not afford new ones?
 * ALT3:... that waste management company TerraCycle recycles cigarette butt filters into benches?
 * ALT4:... that TerraCycle first product was liquid fertilizer packaged in used soda bottles?
 * Comment: A request to hold for use on April 22 (Earth Day).
 * Comment: A request to hold for use on April 22 (Earth Day).

5x expanded by Bananasoldier (talk). Self nominated at 14:58, 11 April 2014 (UTC).


 * The following has been checked in this review by Maile
 * 5X expansion, date is within policy
 * No QPQ required, editor only has one other DYK
 * Extensively sourced in every paragraph
 * All four NPOV hooks are mentioned in the article and sourced. ALTS 3 and 4 are shortened versions of the original hook and ALT1.
 * Duplication detector run, no issues
 * No dabs to take care of
 * No dead external links


 * Symbol confirmed.svg This appears to be a straight forward article about the recycling company and its history. Well written and a good choice for Earth Day. This is good 2 go.  Promoter's choice of hook. — Maile  (talk) 15:25, 18 April 2014 (UTC)
 * ALT5:... that TerraCycle collects waste materials such as empty juice pouches which are then recycled or upcycled into new products?
 * Hi, . I would actually prefer to use ALT5, which I just thought of now. Could you please confirm whether this hook is good to go? Thanks, Bananasoldier (talk) 23:51, 18 April 2014 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Because the wording is slightly different in the article, it should be noted that this is where ALT5 is mentioned in the article: As Tom Szaky himself designed sample products for the aluminum-plastic pouches, including pencil pouches and tote bags, Goldman agreed to sponsor the Drink Pouch Brigade. Upon deals with Safeway, Target, and Walgreens to buy the products, TerraCycle acquired approximately 20 million baled juice pouches stored by Encorp in British Columbia, Canada, which contained many Capri-Sun pouches. And it has four different sources to go with it. Striking the other hooks. This nomination is good to go with ALT5. — Maile  (talk) 00:05, 19 April 2014 (UTC)
 * YEAH! :D Thank you very much. Bananasoldier (talk) 03:19, 19 April 2014 (UTC)
 * The specific location in the article for "which are then recycled or upcycled into new products?" can be found at: The waste materials, typically non-recyclable, are either refurbished, upcycled, or recycled. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bananasoldier (talk • contribs) 6:25 21 April 2014