Recycling

RECYCLE YOUR EMPTIES

RARECYCLE™

As part of the Rare Beauty Brands family, Patchology is proud to introduce RareCycle™, our program designed to increase sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint.

Let's recycle those empty beauty products in a few simple steps.

HOW TO GET STARTED

STEP ONE

Go to the recycling portal to receive a free shipping label or select the print less option for a drop off location near you

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STEP TWO

Clean out your empties by giving them a quick rinse to prep them for recycling

STEP THREE

You can use the packaging provided in your recent order or use your own recyclable packaging

STEP FOUR

Print the label, attach it to your package, and drop it in the mail or take your package along with your QR code to a drop off location

RARECYCLE™

Our Promise

At Patchology, we're committed to reducing our impact on the environment, and we know that every little bit counts. That's why we're proud to offer a free "send it back" program for your beauty packaging from us (or any brand)! We believe that by making it easy for our customers like you to recycle their empty containers (aka "empties"), we can all make a positive difference for our planet.

Here's how it works: Simply collect your empty beauty containers and send them back to us using the pre-paid shipping label. We'll take care of the rest, making sure that each container is properly recycled or reused. It's easy, it's free, and it's one more way that we're working to create a more sustainable future.

See our FAQ below if you have any questions. You can learn more about our partnership with HANDLE here.

We believe that every brand has a responsibility to be part of the solution when it comes to protecting our planet. That's why we're committed to reducing our environmental impact at every stage of our product lifecycle. From responsible sourcing to recycling packaging, we're constantly looking for ways to do better - and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Together, we can make a difference!

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a little effort,

a big impact

let's recycle those empties

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How To Recycle

We do not recommend using local recycling services for your beauty products, as they will likely not actually be recycled.

Most local recycling facilities are quite strict with their regulations and don't accept a large majority of beauty products. Small beauty products can halt the recycling process so they aren't widely accepted at your local recycling plants.

We’re working with HANDLE to make sure your efforts to recycle aren’t in vain. If you’re a US or UK customer, it’s best to send all of your empties to us for recycling – it’s free and easy!

More About HANDLE

You can find 6,000 drop off locations in the UK and 10,000+ in the USA. Find a location in the recycling portal here.
Plus, some of our partners have recycling drop off locations in store. Here are just a few!
Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack both offer recycling programs for beauty packaging from any brand throughout the US. Just look for their Beautycycle locations in store.
Space NK stores offer recycling for the UK.

Most local recycling facilities are quite strict with their regulations and don't accept a large majority of beauty products, including Patchology sachets. Small plastics can actually halt the recycling process and therefore aren't widely accepted at your local recycling plants.
HANDLE accepts the following: All types of bottles, tubes, pots, lids and pumps, makeup compacts, aluminum packaging, razors (handles only), toothbrushes, eyelash curlers, makeup brushes, hair brushes and sachets.
They do not currently collect eye gels, face wipes, or sheet masks. You cannot return metal, glass, aerosols, or liquids.
Want to learn more about recycling beauty products? Real Simple breaks it down for you.

Rarecycle™

Send It Back Bag

Say hello to our free recycling bag and goodbye to beauty waste! This eco-friendly solution makes it easy for you to return your empty beauty containers to us, so we can recycle them and help reduce the amount of waste in our environment.

GET YOUR BAG

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