What can I do with unwanted cosmetics?

What can I do with unwanted cosmetics?

Empty tubes of lipstick, shadow containers, mascaras, foundations, and more can be recycled—just not in the same batch as the plastic Dasani bottles in your bin. Make sure to look into recycling programs done by many makeup brands.

Does Body Shop recycle containers?

The Body Shop has launched a new recycling scheme which allows customers to return their empty bottles, jars, tubs, tubes and pots in store, in a bid to reduce plastic waste.

How do I dispose of old shampoo?

For bottles that can be completely emptied of their contents – remove as much of the product directly into the trash where it will go into a landfill. Do not rinse the bottle out, but you can take a paper towel and wipe it clean. If the makeup bottle is plastic or glass you can recycle it afterward.

Are chapstick tubes recyclable?

There are many non-plastic options on the market, like Earthwise Medicinals' Wintermint Lip Balm. The containers are small, attractive, and 100% recyclable. Soak a cotton ball in your favorite perfume (or essential oil) and stuff inside an empty lip balm tube.

How do I dispose of old toiletries?

What can I do with old lipstick tubes?

It can't really be recycled at the moment due to it being a combination of materials (glass, rubber and plastic). Glass dropper bottle – remove the cap with dropper. Take the glass bottle and rinse out any excess oil. Unfortunately the dropper pipette cannot be recycled.