TerraCycle and Garnier have teamed up to create a second life for empty cosmetic containers. Under the “Personal Care and Beauty Brigade” plan consumers can send in their used personal care or beauty product packaging and TerraCycle will upcycle the material into fun and innovative products, according to the companies. For each approved package received, $.02 will be donated to the non–profit organization or school of the consumer’s choice.

Garnier is covering all costs and shipping. so participation in the Personal Care and Beauty Brigade is free for consumers. Consumers can sign-up online to participate and then download prepaid postage labels and collection materials from TerraCycle. They then collect enough packaging to fill a collection bag, affix the pre–paid postage label and drop it off at a UPS location. For more information see: www.terracycle.net