When it comes to cosmetics, most of us have some pretty extensive collections (guilty!) – gotta have what we need, right? For many of us, expansive makeup collections help us define our look each day – with loads of variable options. From a rainbow of eye shadows and lip colors to other essentials like moisturizer and shampoo – an extensive cosmetic collection is loaded with packaging. As we all know, products have be rotated out and disposed of on a fairly regular basis – keeping it fresh is essential. So how about finding a way to recycle all that packaging? Turns out many cosmetic companies are ready to reward you for going green when it comes to recycling your empties. Ready to help take a step in a green direction? Here’s a look at how to recycle your makeup and product packaging – and get rewarded for it too.
How to Recycle Your Makeup
Major props go out to Aveda on this one. For all those Aveda products packaged in containers not accepted by your local recycling facility, bring the empties back and Aveda will get the job done for you with their Full Circle Recycling Program. Click here to learn more.
If you’re a dedicated MAC user, you’re in luck – the Back to MAC program gives you the opportunity to go green and earn some cool rewards. Return 6 primary packaging containers to a MAC cosmetics counter (or through an online mail-in program) and you’ll receive a free MAC lipstick of your choice. How great is that? Click here to learn more.
If you’re a diehard Kiehl’s user, it’s your lucky day. The Kiehl’s rewards program gives customers the chance to recycle ten empty containers in exchange for a travel size product of your choice. How awesome is that? Click here to learn more.
If you’re not looking for a free gift, but living green is at the top of your list, Origins will accept empty containers from any cosmetic brand and recycle them for you. So easy to be green! Click here to learn more.
For anyone out there who loves LUSH cosmetics – turns out you have the opportunity to turn in five of those little black pots for a free face mask! Click here to learn more.
And for brands that don’t have a recycling program, check the bottom or back of the packaging for recycling symbols and codes because you can usually include glass and plastic containers (without the hard caps) in your regular home recycling bins. Check out the graphic below for more information on this.
Have you ever tried recycling your makeup and beauty products? How do you go green with your beauty?
