Ahead of “Recycle Week” (14-21 October 2024), discover the CTPA’s updated page on how to recycle cosmetics packaging, with key information on “take-back schemes” and how to find your nearest cosmetics packaging recycling point, as well as useful tips on recycling practices : How can I recycle my used cosmetics and toiletries packaging? (thefactsabout.co.uk)
What happens to our waste depends on the local facilities available for recovery or recycling of packaging waste. Also, some decorated items or containers with remnants of products can contaminate a recycling process and small items can fall through the mechanisms. As one solution available today, many high-street chains now have collection boxes to collect small items of cosmetics packaging that are not accepted through household recycling. These are called “Take-back schemes”.
The infographic “Recycling from the Bathroom” (download here, also available here) provides easy-to-follow advice to encourage more recycling from our cosmetics and personal care products:
- which packaging can be recycled
- what to do with small packaging
- where to find a “take-back scheme” drop-off point
- how to dispose of wipes.
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