About us
At Re-Up Cycle, we are passionate about transforming waste into resources through innovative recycling solutions. Our mission is to restore humanity by fostering sustainable practices and creating economic opportunities in underserved communities. Building a sustainable future through recycling and community empowerment. Meet Bottle Boy, our young black boy genius inspiring the next generation to recycle and embrace sustainability. This program educates and empowers minority communities, creating environmental stewards of the future.
SOCIAL
At Re-Up Cycle, we believe that knowledge is power. By educating communities, especially underserved and minority populations, about the importance of sustainability and recycling, we aim to inspire collective action. Our programs are designed to make sustainability accessible and engaging for all ages. Through initiatives like the Bottle Boy Campaign, we use relatable and fun storytelling to teach children the value of recycling, empowering the next generation to lead the charge against plastic pollution. We also foster partnerships with schools, community centers, and local organizations to host workshops, training sessions, and events that bring people together in the fight for environmental justice.
EConomicAL
Re-Up Cycle is more than a recycling initiative; it’s an economic engine for change. Our operations create high-quality jobs in underserved communities, offering fair wages and opportunities for skill development in green industries. By collaborating with city and state governments, we advocate for policies like bottle bills and financial incentives that reward individuals and businesses for participating in recycling. Through our app, we provide an easy and rewarding way for community members to engage in recycling programs while earning credits or monetary rewards, fostering an inclusive economy that benefits everyone involved.
EnvironmentAL
Our mission is to lead the charge toward a sustainable future by closing the loop on waste. Re-Up Cycle’s advanced recycling technologies process materials like plastics, cardboard, glass, and aluminum into high-quality raw materials ready for reuse, eliminating the need for virgin resources. By prioritizing eco-friendly practices and reducing carbon emissions, we are actively fighting climate change while preventing waste from polluting our landfills and oceans. Every bottle, can, and box processed at our state-of-the-art facility is a step closer to a circular economy where nothing is wasted and everything is given new life.
Cultivating a Circular Economy in the windy city
At Re-Up Cycle, we are transforming waste management in Cook County by championing a circular economy, a system where resources are reused, recycled, and regenerated rather than discarded.
Our mission is to reduce waste, conserve resources, and create sustainable economic opportunities through innovative recycling solutions.
Our Approach
Community Engagement Educating residents and businesses about the importance of recycling and sustainability through programs like the
Bottle Boy Initiative.Advanced Recycling Technology Operating a state-of-the-art facility to process plastics, cardboard, glass, aluminum, electronics, and tires into reusable materials.
Job Creation: Generating green jobs to support underserved communities, providing training, and stable employment opportunities.
Policy Advocacy: Working with local governments to implement bottle bills and incentive programs that encourage recycling participation.
The Impact
By creating a closed-loop system in Cook County, we aim to:
Reduce landfill waste and pollution.
Minimize the need for virgin resources.
Lower carbon emissions.
Empower communities with economic and educational opportunities.
Together, we can build a cleaner, greener future for Cook County one bottle at a time.
BECOME A HUMANITARIAN
Bottle Boy 2025
Bottle Boy is a vibrant and inspiring character created by the founder of Re-Up Cycle to educate and empower the next generation about sustainability. As a young Black genius, Bottle Boy embodies innovation, determination, and environmental responsibility, serving as a relatable role model for children in underserved communities. Bottle Boy is more than a character he’s a movement. By inspiring young minds, we’re building a legacy of sustainability that starts with education and grows into action.
Meet our Founder
Thomas B ADams Jr.
Founder
For Thomas, Re-Up Cycle is more than a company; it’s a holistic platform that restores dignity and resilience to communities. His model isn’t just about recycling materials—it’s about recycling purpose and potential. Every person, every community member, has a role to play in keeping plastic waste off the streets and out of landfills. Re-Up Cycle’s approach centers on providing sustainable job opportunities and fostering environmental stewardship from the ground up. With a steadfast commitment to environmental justice and an optimistic eye toward regional impact,
Thomas B. Adams Jr. is rewriting the narrative on recycling and community empowerment. Through the Re-Up Cycle, he’s building a future where every individual has a hand in creating a cleaner, more equitable world.