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Makeup

This information helps stewards report using the correct material categories. 

"Makeup" examples include: pressed powder, liquid foundation, concealer, compact, primer, blush, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip gloss, etc.

COMPONENTS

TYPICAL WERECYCLE MATERIAL SUBCATEGORIES

REPORTING TIPS

Liquid / powder foundation / eye shadow / compact

  • Clear Glass – Non-Beverage
  • Coloured Glass – Non-Beverage
  • Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
  • HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
  • PET Bottles and Jars <5 Litres – Non-Beverage

 

Outer box

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
 

Instructions

  • Other Printed Materials
  • Newsprint (Inserts and Circulars)
  • Other Newsprint – Non-CNA/OCNA Members
 

Lid / pump

  • Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

Protective film for lid / compact

  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • LDPE or HDPE Film
  • PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic Film
 

Squeeze tube

  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • Other Plastic Packaging <5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

Mascara container and brush / eyeliner / lipstick / gloss

  • Clear Glass – Non-Beverage
  • Coloured Glass – Non-Beverage
  • Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
 

Blister packaging

  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
  • Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage
  • PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres- Non-Beverage

For blister packaging, ensure the cardboard backing and plastic are reported separately.

Label

  • Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage
  • Paper Laminates
  • Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging
 

 

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