CapriSun Tote by TerraCycle

Think back and you can probably fondly recall at least one childhood memory of yourself drinking a CapriSun juice pack. There was just something about CapriSun that made it way cooler than the average juice box. Maybe it was poking the straw into the opening on the side of the package rather than the top or watching the foil pouch deflate as your sucked back your juice, then blowing air back into it and popping the foil.

As it turns out TerraCycle actually has a better purpose for used CapriSun pouches then exploding them (and subsequently sending juice flying across your mother's spotless kitchen). The company actually creates funky, reusable tote bags from the pouches, which is a great way to keep them from ending up in a landfill since the pouches actually aren't recyclable. Not only are the bags extremely cool and retro, there's just something nostalgic about even seeing one of the drinks that takes you back to those carefree days. Now TerraCycle has made it possible to relive the feeling every time you pick up your bag.

If you happen to consume CapriSun on a regular basis, you can send in your pouches and receive two cents per pouch. There are also other items you can send in to recycle and make a profit including cookie wrappers, energy bar wrappers, yogurt containers, corks and soda bottles.

Learn more about TerraCycle's drink pouch production in the video below and discover more of their unique, eco-friendly products after the jump.

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