Who doesn’t love a good excuse to visit Target? Now you can declutter your space by recycling those old car seats, while also giving the planet a helping hand. That’s right—Target has teamed up with Terracycle to upcycle your used car seats, which means they’ll turn those bulky plastic seats into new products. How cool is that?
Event Details
From Monday, April 17th to Sunday, April 30th, Target invites you to bring in your old car seat to any of their stores across the country. In return, you’ll receive a 20% discount coupon for a new car seat, valid until May 31st. This initiative is part of their Earth Day celebration on April 22nd, showcasing their commitment to sustainability. Terracycle, known for tackling hard-to-recycle waste, will ensure that your car seat gets repurposed into items like bags and gardening supplies—not just more car seats!
The Importance of Recycling
Disposing of car seats can be a real hassle. You don’t need to be an environmental activist to feel guilty about tossing a hunk of plastic into the trash. While there are recycling options available, they’re often limited. For instance, Toys R Us previously ran a Great Trade-In event twice a year, accumulating over a million car seat exchanges. Similarly, Legacy Health in Portland reported recycling over 6 tons of car seats in 2014 alone. With this event, Target aims to collect more than 700,000 pounds of car seat materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
Target’s Commitment
Target previously tested this program in 90 stores, and due to its success, they decided to roll it out on a larger scale. According to an article on Fox 31 Denver, you can find collection bins either in the baby section or near the store entrance. Just locate a team member to receive your coupon. Just thinking about those bins overflowing with car seats is enough to get anyone a bit anxious! But knowing Target’s experience, they likely have a solid plan in place.
We absolutely adore this initiative! So, get your old car seat ready for next week’s event, and prepare to embrace your inner eco-warrior.
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In summary, Target is making it easy and rewarding to recycle old car seats, providing discounts on new ones while promoting environmental responsibility. Don’t miss this chance to declutter and save!