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Tom and TerraCycle are close to finalizing a deal for a coffee table book of DIY upcycling ideas but the team first needs to create a sample chapter.

In an effort to expand their Zero Waste recycling program, Rhandi and Dan work on developing a successful sales pitch strategy. Stephen stumbles upon a potential new waste stream.

Tom meets with corporate partner Garnier about refreshing their co-sponsored communal garden in Harlem. Tiffany asks Stephen for help on creating an upcycled bench for the garden.

After previous failed efforts to recycle gum, Tom tasks Andrew with developing a new plan. The Science and Graphics teams do everything they can to make it work.

Tom is eager to start a paint-recycling program. Rick and Ernie work on the recycling science, while Dan sets up a pilot program with a local hardware store.

When Tom tasks the team with figuring out how to recycle diapers, the pressure falls on Rick to determine how to process this waste stream. Dan plans a surprise baby shower.

Grace, Dennis, and Tom travel to Toronto to help the Canada team launch a national air-care brigade with Febreze.

When TerraCycle’s corporate partner, The Naked Grape, wants to highlight their partnership by selling upcycled and recycled wine-related products, Tiff and Stephen get to work.

TerraCycle is expanding into a new building, and Tiff and her team, constricted by a tight deadline and an even tighter budget, must “trashify” the new space.