BIC® Stationery Recycling Program
Recycle writing instruments and packaging through this program.
- Participating locations
- 12,966
- Available locations
- 1,034
- Waste recycled
- 260,472
- Money raised
- $6,627.95
Recycling in partnership with BIC
TerraCycle® and BIC have partnered to create a national recycling program for writing instruments and packaging.
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Important!
Effective May 1, 2021, shipments into the BIC® Stationery Recycling Program must be at least 3 pounds to earn TerraCycle® points. Please see the new point breakdown below:
- Shipments over 3 pounds = 100 points per pound
- Shipments under 3 pounds = 0 points per pound
How it works
Participating is simple and free.
What you can recycle
All brands of empty writing instruments, glue sticks, watercolor dispensers, paint sets, and flexible packaging
Please note that correction (including Wite-Out® Brand) and free ink markers are not accepted.
Rewards
Shipments in this program can be any weight to earn points, and 100 points per pound will be awarded.
TerraCycle points can be redeemed for a variety of charitable gifts or a payment of $0.01 per point to the non-profit organization or school of your choice. Each writing instrument and piece of packaging you send in will earn you about 2.50 TerraCycle points and will be counted based on an average unit weight of 0.025.
To learn more about our points program, click here.
Resources
LEARN MORE ABOUT BIC
BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as Cello®, Conté®, BIC Flex™, Lucky Stationery, Made For YOU™, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out® and more. In 2019, BIC Net Sales were 1,949.4 million euros. The Company is listed on “Euronext Paris,” is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bicworld.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.
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