TerraCycle has created a zero waste solution for corks.
How it works
TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes allow you to recycle almost every type of waste. Simply follow the steps below to recycle your waste with us and make a positive impact on our planet.
What happens to your recyclables?
The collected waste is usually separated into Natural cork and Synthetic cork. The natural cork is usually shredded into small pieces and used as fillers in other plastic materials. The synthetic cork is usually shredded, melted and pelletized; to be used injection molding, compression molding or extrusion molding applications.
Accepted waste
Natural or synthetic corks.
Please do NOT...
include bottles or bottle caps, screw tops, foil, bottles, or aluminum champagne twists.
Best practices for recycling
In order to recycle this waste stream properly, please make sure all excess product has been removed.
Help make this nationally recyclable
We work with a variety of brand partners to make our recycling solutions available, for free, to people around the world. If you represent an eco-curious company, please visit the "Work with us" section to get in contact with our Business Development Team!
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