Give Back to Get New – Cosmetics Recycling
April 28, 2009
1/3 of all landfill waste is product packaging and I believe it – the more I try to reduce our household waste, the more I realize that packaging is what keeps it full. I’m always appreciative of containers that are recyclable but I admittedly don’t specifically look for products with recyclable packaging – it’s more of a bonus. ( there’s always something to work on! )
The good news is that companies continue to find ways to recycle product packaging that can’t be recycled curbside. In this case – cosmetic companies. I know it takes an extra step to hold onto the containers until your next trip to the drugstore or mall but it may just be worth it. Check out the freebies you get!
Origins – Bring ANY empty cosmetic jar, tube or bottle ( regardless of brand ) to an Origins counter and in return they’ll give a free sample of your choice of one of their skincare products. Excludes Nordstrom, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Butter London – The ‘Turn In Your Toxins’ campaign is a partnership with BrandHabit. Through May 15th,visit your favorite participating fashion or beauty boutique and trade in three old, toxic, nail polishes, fill out a customer profile, and in exchange, receive a coupon to redeem your free butter LONDON, 3 Free Lacquer online.
MAC Cosmetics – Return 6 M·A·C primary packaging containers to a M·A·C counter or M·A·C Cosmetics online, you’ll receive a free M·A·C lipstick of your choice!
Lip-Ink - Send 4 empty regular sized Lip Ink vials and they will let you choose any 1 Lip Ink Liquid Lip Color for free!
Avasiare – Return 3 used cosmetic packages to receive the free featured item of the month.
