Business recycling solutions for glasses, lenses and optical waste

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. We offer specialised optical recycling solutions for retailers, manufacturers and optical professionals seeking secure sustainability solutions for their business waste. 

See the impact your business can make

Helping people is a significant part of what you do, and now, you can extend that help to our planet by recycling eye care products that aren’t typically accepted by traditional recycling services. Through TerraCycle, you can recycle eye care waste and help keep resources out of landfills or incinerators, including: 

• Broken and obsolete eyeglasses 
• Contact lens and their packaging 
• Cleaning solution bottles and packaging 
• Fabric glasses straps and chains
• Fabric lens cloths and tech wipes

Recycling solutions, services & programmes

Why the world’s biggest businesses choose TerraCycle

• Decades of expertise: Trusted by 600+ brands and thousands of businesses and organisations worldwide.
• Customisable & scalable: From single-site pickups to global retail activations, our solutions are designed to meet your needs.
• Full compliance: Achieve full compliance aligned with UK environmental and waste management regulations.
• Verified impact: All solutions include full traceability, Certificates of Recycling, and transparent reporting.

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