Tom Szaky

Tom Szaky – Cofounder and CEO of TerraCycle, Inc. – who is recognized for being an “eco-capitalist.” His TerraCycle Plant Food (made from worm poop) is available at numerous retail outlets including Wal-mart, Whole Foods, as well as being named the most eco-friendly product in Home Depot. From his inner-city headquarters in Trenton, N.J., the company has now grown to three large facilities manufacturing here in North America more than 50 consumer products- including garbage cans made from crushed computers, hand bags made from energy bar wrappers and juice pouches, and the most eco-friendly binders and pencils. Their business plan is simple: recycle stuff that people either don’t value, or, in many cases give a negative value to, into usable products. The result is a brand that has been called the most eco-friendly in America - all while holding true to three simple brand principles: Better, Greener, and most importantly Cheaper.

Also see: Inc. Magazine article, CEO Magazine article and Philadelphia Inquirer article.