Human Resources

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 preparation for a meeting with the publisher, Albe asks Dean to work on being more professional.

Rhandi and Dan work on developing a successful sales pitch strategy to expand their Zero Waste recycling program to small businesses.

Tom is eager to start a paint-recycling program; Rick and Ernie work on the recycling science; Dan sets up a pilot program with a local hardware store; Tom enlists Dean to facilitate a staff graffiti contest.

Tom has Andrew come up with a new plan to recycle gum; Dan asks Dennis for help getting in shape.

Tom meets with corporate partner Garnier about refreshing their co-sponsored communal garden in Harlem; Tiffany asks Stephen for help on creating an up-cycled bench for the garden; Tom tries to eliminate meat from the office lunch program.

Tom and Stephen each sell the same million pounds of recycled plastic; Andrew, Dean and Karina are fed up with the office's hippie atmosphere.