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With the emergence of Spring comes a change of pace and a chance to modify our habits. What's on your spring cleaning checklist?
There are so many unique ways to recycle products while scoring some goodies for yourself. Here are 5 free recycling programs to try this spring:
TerraCycle
In the last several years, loads of innovative recycling companies have popped up all over North America. Notably, TerraCycle has launched multiple brand-focused partnerships with effective take back programs. Check out their full roster of free recycling programs and start a new recycling habit!
Patagonia & Worn Wear
After offering repairs on all their products for years, Patagonia formally launched Worn Wear in 2017. The program is dedicated to the maintenance and recycling of Patagonia’s garments, no matter how old the garment may be. Saving old clothes pays off because with every product donated, you will receive credit towards your next purchase.
Madewell & Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green
Looking to cut down on clothing waste, Madewell launched a partnership with Cotton Blue Jeans Go Green to recycle any brand jeans, no matter how worn. These jeans are processed to create housing insulation that will then go towards building housing for communities in need. Above all, for every pair brought in, you’ll received a $20 credit to spend towards your next purchase.
MAC Cosmetics & BACK 2 M·A·C
To keep plastics from their packaging out of landfills, MAC Cosmetics launched the BACK 2 M·A·C takeback program. At participating locations, you can bring in any six empty MAC makeup containers and then receive a free lipstick. Loyalty members will receive more of a selection, including different eyeshadow pots and lip gloss. Recycled materials are processed and then used to make new compacts for MAC.
Lush & Recycled Black Pots
Embodying their longstanding philosophy of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Lush accepts empty black pots at their store locations. If you bring in five, they’ll gift you a free fresh face mask or money off your next order. By repurposing the plastic from their black pots, Lush will then be able to create future packaging for their creams and soaps. Aside from their product containers, Lush also uses biodegradable plastic & re-natured packing peanuts in their packaging.
With these fantastic programs, it’s time to clean out some drawers and do something good! Looking to eliminate pads and tampons from your drawers? It's time to switch to a DIVA Cup or DIVA Disc!
