Plastic pipettes

Pipettes are commonly made from mixed materials, which mean they cannot be recycled. If it’s possible to dissemble the pipette, separate all the elements and recycle...

Plastic nails

Press-on plastic nails can be made of recycled materials in some instances but unfortunately, they are currently too small to be recycled which means they have to go to landfill. If you buy high quality nails, you can reuse them up to five times for short wear. After...

Plastic jars

Plastic jars – particularly those that are double-walled and with push-down dispensers – use excess plastic that is non-recyclable and difficult to separate. Once the product inside is finished, these jars are destined for landfill. Some brands now offer refillable...

Plastic hair extensions

There are many alternatives to plastic to be considered including glass, aluminium and innovative, home-compostable options. Check that the manufacturer hasn’t used any linings (usually made from plastic) as these will inhibit the recycling process. If plastic must be...

Plastic cosmetic cases

Plastic cosmetic cases can be manufactured with various types of plastic and often include mirrors, magnets and sponge applicators, hindering their recyclability. For context, every year there are approximately 900 million plastic lipstick cases sold - a vast amount...

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