Personal care products like shampoo and lotion bottles, toilet paper rolls, and toothpaste and soap boxes are significantly less likely to be recycled than kitchen products. New research commissioned by the Ad Council found that 47% of people are not recycling materials in the bathroom.
According to a recent study conducted for the Ad Council, 52% of Americans don’t know which items can be recycled in the bathroom. And only 10% of Americans have a recycling bin in their bathroom, compared to the 45% who have them in the kitchen.
That’s why the “I Want To Be Recycled” campaign has partnered with Vevo’s Do It YourSelfie with Tess & Eva, who recreate the looks from today’s hottest music videos. These two glam experts, known for their DIY hair, makeup and design tips, created a new PSA this Earth Day reminding Americans that those bathroom products deserve to be recycled too!
Check out a quick video they made on how to recycle old clothes into a new bath mat:
Whether it’s hairspray, leave-in conditioner or dry shampoo, many of your favorite beauty products and packaging can take on another life through recycling. For example, your shampoo bottle could be recycled into a hairbrush, or you might find a great new dress made from the recycled plastic of your favorite bottle of lotion.Click here to learn more about what your personal care products can become when properly recycled.
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Annette says
May 7, 2015 at 4:35 pmI learned that there are 3 recycling places near my house; I had no idea we had any in town.
Enrique Herrera says
May 6, 2015 at 10:38 amI learned that, “The average American generates 4.4 pounds of trash per day!” Can you imagine how much we have produced so far!? That’s why recycling is so important for our planet!
mysweetiepiepie says
May 6, 2015 at 5:28 amI found out that, on average, Americans produce 4.4 pounds of trash per day.
Debbi Wellenstein says
May 1, 2015 at 5:26 pmI always thought recyclables had to be rinsed before recycling-apparently not!
Dianna Davis says
May 1, 2015 at 1:27 pmI didn’t realize that a shampoo bottle could be made into a brush — that is so cool. I just never thought about the products that can me made out of recyclling
Jessica Hill says
April 29, 2015 at 6:55 pmI learned that you can recycle electronics!
ger says
April 27, 2015 at 9:27 amI learned that the average American generates over 4 pounds of trash a day!
All Natural Katie says
April 26, 2015 at 7:04 pmI learned that you can easily find a recycling center near you right on the front page.
Kelly says
April 26, 2015 at 4:28 pmI was amazed to learn that the average American generates 4.4 pounds of trash per day. That is crazy! I am going to start watching this and see how my family stacks up. We do a lot of composting and try to only use reusable glass for drinking and such.
Robin Abrams says
April 25, 2015 at 3:52 pmI learned that AEROSOL CANS can be recycled. I always thought they could not be
Kristen says
April 24, 2015 at 9:29 pmI learned how to better sort recyclable items.
Laura says
April 24, 2015 at 5:20 pmI learned that the average American generates 4.4 pounds of trash per day. How crazy!
Kalani says
April 24, 2015 at 3:02 pmI learned there is even a game! I’m sure the kids woukd enjoy learning about recycling with this game.
Paol Trenny says
April 24, 2015 at 2:38 pmI learned that the US accumulates 251 million tons of trash per year
Lyndsey says
April 24, 2015 at 8:42 amThat it saves energy!
Vickie says
April 23, 2015 at 9:47 pmYour shampoo bottle could be recycled into a hairbrush that makes someone feel beautiful, and that toothpaste box could someday hold a present for someone special. Those are just two of many bathroom products that can be given new life when you recycle
Heather B. says
April 23, 2015 at 9:32 pmI learned that you can also recycle electronics and it is actually better to do that so nothing harmful from them goes into waste stream!