Tom Szaky

BIOGRAPHY OF TERRACYCLE FOUNDER & CEO TOM SZAKY
Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international leader in innovative sustainability
solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and
reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical
solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive
multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500
companies to schools and individuals.
In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop, a circular reuse platform that enables consumers to purchase
products in durable, reusable packaging. Loop is available in France, Japan and the U.S., and is
a key step in helping to end the epidemic of waste that is caused by 'single-use' consumption.
Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of social, environmental and business awards and
recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum,
Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and
The Future of Packaging. Tom created, produced and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human
Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016 and is syndicated in more than 20 foreign markets
on Amazon and iTunes.