We’re not the only company that encourages consumers to recycle their products. We’ve created a list of several companies that we think are making a difference to help you reduce, reuse and recycle everyday products. (Click on logo to learn about each.)
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If you’re tired of throwing away all those plastic bottle caps, join the Recycle Caps with Aveda campaign and recycle them instead. | |||
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Recycle your old iPods and cell phones with Apple. It’s free and good for the earth. Products that are still functional may be re-used, while the collected material is processed locally to safely and responsibly reclaim usable metals, plastics and glass. Not an Apple user? Check out the EPA’s list of eCycling companies with similar initiatives: www.epa.gov | |||
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Because they contain mercury, you can’t just throw compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in the trash; they must be disposed of properly. While every IKEA location has bins for CFL disposal, if you visit Earth911.com or Lightbulbrecycling.com, you can find other take-back programs in your area. | |||
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For all you glamour gals, recycle six of your MAC cosmetic packages with their Back to MAC program and get a free lipstick. Also, did you know that you can get refills for MAC compacts and containers? | |||
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Help Nike’s Reuse A Shoe program and recycle your used athletic shoes. The Nike Grind material that results is used to make surfaces for athletic fields. | |||
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Return your used Patagonia clothes through their Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, and your old clothes are turned into new ones. | |||
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Bottled water abounds these days. One fairly new company, Primo Water, not only makes the bottles from plants but also strives to take back their bottles and, in some cases, rewards you for doing so. | |||
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Donate your used Crocs to be recycled and turned into new shoes for impoverished people around the world. | |||
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Dispose of your electronics responsibly. These companies are making sure that there is a place for you to recycle your electronics. Their programs are free and generally they accept any brand. | |||
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We can’t forget a company that’s very important to ours. Return your used Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups to be recycled into our Preserve toothbrushes and razors handles. |
