The ACUVUE® Contact Lens Recycle Programme

Please check out our Accepted Waste Poster below for more details.

Once collected, the aggregated contact lenses, blister packaging and outer foils are sorted, shredded and washed. The material is then densified into hard-granulated plastic granules. The granules are then extruded so they can be incorporated into the production of different plastic products such as benches.

Click here to learn more about the recycling process.

This programme offers 100 TerraCycle® points for each kilogram of contact lenses, blister packs and foil covers sent. However, the points will only be awarded if the parcel reaches the minimum weight of 7 kilograms.

For example:

3 kilograms = 0 TerraCycle® points
7 kilograms = 700 TerraCycle® points
10 kilograms = 1000 TerraCycle® points

Please note that TerraCycle® points are only credited to the accounts of public drop-off location administrators as a reward for their collection efforts. The number of points given is determined by the weight of the parcel. 1 TerraCycle® point is worth 1 penny.

Once credited, the points can be redeemed into financial donations to the charity or school chosen by the owner of the points. The points must be redeemed on the TerraCycle® website.