Packaging Recycling Guide
Did you know that only 50% of bathroom packaging is recycled?
As a brand, we have to play our part by making our packaging recyclable - we’re still working on a few challenging formats. But in the meantime, many of our products already come in recyclable packaging in most of the UK. So we’ve put together this handy guide to help you put the right thing in the right bin and make sure that what can be recycled gets the best chance to be turned into something new.
*Our guidelines are based on the OPRL rules in the UK, where we manufacture. This does not guarantee the packaging will be accepted where you live or that it can be recycled in practice in your territory. Please always check your local collection. We’ve added material information below to make it easier to check.
A few golden rules before you start:
Reuse
Press & Glow and Press & Clear pump - can be used up to 5 times. Just order the refill bottle instead of the original version including the pump. Save money and the materials from going to waste too!
Recycle at home
Glass jar, refill pods, tubes with a flip or screw-top, plastic and glass bottles, cartons, aluminium sample tubes and mailers.
Transparent bottles are made from PET (recycle code 1) and caps are made from PP (recycle code 5). PET bottles are widely recycled in most territories. Check your local guidelines regarding what to do with the cap (leave on or remove).
You can now recycle the pipettes with the glass bottles. So leave them screwed on when you finish the serum and place the glass bottle in the recycling bin.
Ensure they are completely empty, reinsert the cap and recycle with metals or mixed recycling.
Not currently recycled
Please put these products in your household waste bin.
Our frosted jars are not currently recyclable, but we are working on replacing them with a recyclable alternative.
Due to the sensitivity of our formulations, we need to use airless tubes to ensure the optimal potency and power of our active ingredients once the packaging has been opened. The tubes themselves are recyclable but, because the pumps cannot be removed, the whole packaging becomes unrecyclable. We are working on developing airless pumps that can be recycled. For the moment, these tubes will need to go into the general waste.
Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+
Balance Moisturiser with Glycolic Acid Activator