Are you looking for ways to recycle beauty product packaging but are not sure how to go about it? We have you covered!

For every empty skincare product, diffuser jar, or bottle disposed of carelessly takes about 5 centuries (500 years) to decompose. This adds up to the already existing over 120 billion units of beauty packaging products sitting in landfills.

One small act (careless disposal) of waste could affect generations to come. It’s time to think twice about how we dispose of waste and to take responsible actions. 

At Dang! Lifestyle, we believe beauty shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we partnered with Ecobarter, a Nigerian recycling company, to make sustainable beauty the norm.

Ready to make a difference? Let’s dive into how you can recycle beauty product packaging  

Why Recycling Beauty Packaging Matters More Than Ever

The beauty industry is booming, but its waste problem casts a shadow. Each year, 7.9 billion units of rigid plastic are produced for cosmetics in the U.S. alone, most of it single-use. Microplastics from packaging pollute our waterways, harming 633 marine species. 

Fortunately, consumers are becoming eco-conscious, as over 60% of beauty lovers like you are choosing eco-conscious brands, and we’re here for it! Recycling isn’t just about reducing waste; it’s about protecting our planet and creating a safer future.

At Dang! Lifestyle, we’re all about empowering you to shine sustainably. Our partnership with Ecobarter lets you return empty beauty packaging to collection points across Nigeria, where it’s transformed into new possibilities.

Together, we’re tackling the beauty industry’s waste crisis, one bottle at a time, and inviting you to be part of the solution.

Steps for Recycling Beauty Product Packaging

You don’t need to be a recycling expert to make a big impact; small steps add up! Here’s how you can recycle your beauty packaging with Dang! Lifestyle’s program, made simple and empowering:

• Rinse and Refresh: Quickly rinse empty bottles and jars to remove residue using warm water and a small brush. This helps prevent contamination and odor.
• Sort Your Empties: Organize your empties by material; glass, plastic, paper, etc, as each requires a different recycling process.
• Join a Local Recycling Program: Sign up for a nearby recycling program, like the Dang! Lifestyle beauty recycling program, where you can submit empty Dang! lifestyle products and earn rewards for your eco-friendly efforts. This is our way of transforming the beauty industry and contributing to an eco-friendly skincare and lifestyle practices.
• Get Creative: Before recycling, consider repurposing items, such as using glass jars for storage or as vases.

Remember, every step counts toward ensuring a safer planet for all. Want to be part of this transformative movement? Sign up here.

What Parts of Beauty Packaging Can Be Recycled? How to Recycle Beauty Product Packaging

Not all product packaging is created equal. Some empties are easily recyclable, while others are quite tricky.

Here’s a breakdown of recyclable beauty product packaging that can be recycled.

• PET and HDPE Plastics: These include your shampoo bottles or moisturiser jars.
• Glass Jars and Bottles: Most skincare empties fall under this category.
• Cardboard Packaging: Those cute boxes your products come in are also easily recyclable.

Now to the tricky parts;

• Pumps and Sprayers: These mix plastic and metal, making them tough for standard recycling.
• Flexible Tubes: Mascara or lip balm tubes are often too small or made of mixed plastics, making them difficult to recycle.

The good part? All of Dang’s beauty and fragrance product packaging are eligible for recycling inside our recycling program.

Thanks to our partnership with Ecobarter, submitted empties will be sorted and handled accordingly with utmost expertise.

Why Is Beauty Packaging So Hard to Recycle, and Which Brands Are Making a Difference?

Beauty packaging can feel like a recycling maze, and here’s why:

• Mixed Materials: Some beauty product packagings are created with mixed materials like plastic, metal, and glass in one package, which most recycling facilities can’t handle.
• Small sizes: Lipstick tubes or sample sachets are too small for standard recycling equipment.
• Residue: Leftover product can contaminate recycling streams, sending items to the landfill.
• Low Recycling Rates: Only 14% of beauty packaging reaches recycling plants, and just 9% is recycled, thanks to poor infrastructure and lack of clarity..

But some brands are flipping the script! Dang! Lifestyle is leading with heart, partnering with Ecobarter to recycle even the toughest packaging. 

Other trailblazers include:

• Farmacy: Crafting 100% waste-free packaging with recyclable polypropylene (PP).
• Lush and Kiehl’s: Rewarding you for returning empties through in-store programs.
• Credo Beauty: Teaming up with Pact Collective to tackle hard-to-recycle items.

Dang! Lifestyle’s local focus in Nigeria, where recycling options are scarce, with expansion plans, makes our program extra special. With Ecobarter, we’re not just reducing waste, we’re creating a community of eco-conscious consumers.

How Can I Recycle My Used Cosmetics and Toiletries?

Your beauty routine shouldn’t harm the planet, and we’re here to help you dispose of your beauty product packaging responsibly:  

• Join Local Beauty Recycling Program: Drop off empty Dang! Lifestyle product containers and packaging at Dang! Lifestyle’s various store locations. Ecobarter ensures they’re recycled right.
• Repurpose Product Packaging: Give your beauty product packaging a second life. There are lots of creative ways to reuse your empty product packages. For instance, you can repurpose them into trinket boxes, flower vases, or DIY home decor.

Here are some zero-waste beauty tips as well to help you reduce waste in your daily self-care routine. 

Be a Beauty Hero with Dang! Lifestyle and Ecobarter

The beauty industry’s waste challenge is real, but so is your power to change it. With Dang! Lifestyle’s partnership with Ecobarter, recycling your beauty packaging, is as simple as it is meaningful. 

Our beauty recycling, running through December 2025, invites you to drop off your Dang! empties, reduce waste, and support an eco-friendly future, all while feeling fabulous. 

Visit our website to find collection points, get inspired with sustainable beauty tips, and join a movement that’s making beauty kinder to the planet.

You’re not just recycling, you’re redefining beauty with heart and purpose. Let’s shine brighter together with Dang! Lifestyle!