From batteries to bras, here's what to do with waste that can't go in the recycling bin.
TerraCycle offers a program through L'Oreal that takes any makeup back, no matter what brand. "They also have an arrangement with Nespresso to take coffee pods, and one for toothbrushes and toothpastes," Giunta says.
What do you do with your used makeup packaging, expired batteries or obsolete spectacles? Too often these items - and many others - get thrown in the general rubbish, ending up in landfill when in fact they can be recycled.
What do you do with your used makeup packaging, expired batteries or obsolete spectacles? Too often these items – and many others – get thrown in the general rubbish, ending up in landfill when in fact they can be recycled.
‘Recycling the unrecyclable’ has become the catch-cry of an organisation which works with brands to educate consumers on how to recycle packaging beyond the traditional realm of cardboard, cans, and bottles. Alison Leader spoke to TerraCycle’s Gemma Kaczerepa.
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CHINA: L’Oréal-owned Ultra Doux has partnered with TerraCycle, marking the recycling leader’s inaugural program in beauty care in China. Ultra Doux, a new natural hair care brand, is China’s first brand to provide a comprehensive solution for hair care packaging waste.
“It’s impressive for a brand such as Ultra Doux to take the global lead in protecting the environment through collection of their packaging,” said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle founder and global CEO. “Through the ambitious effort of having the Hair Care Recycling Program, we look forward to making an impact on reducing the amount of hair care packaging that is thrown away each year.”
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