Edgewell partners with TerraCycle to tackle razor waste across USA
The initiative involves tackling the recycling hurdles posed by their mixed plastic and metal construction.
USA – Edgewell Personal Care has teamed up with TerraCycle to introduce a nationwide, no-cost mail-back recycling initiative for Schick and Skintimate disposable razors.
This program offers a straightforward solution for U.S. consumers lacking viable local options, promoting waste diversion from landfills through TerraCycle’s specialized processing.
Participants sign up online to obtain a complimentary shipping label, gather used razors and plastic packaging in puncture-resistant containers, and dispatch them securely to TerraCycle facilities.
Eligible users include individuals, families, educational institutions, and local groups across the continental United States, with cardboard elements still suitable for standard curbside collection where feasible.
Tom Szaky, TerraCycle’s founder and CEO, stated, “Razors are made from a mix of metal and plastic, which means most local recycling services can’t process these items. As a result, consumers are often left without a real recycling option.”
He added, “The Edgewell Schick and Skintimate Free Recycling Program addresses this challenge by giving consumers a free, nationwide option to recycle these products and make disposal easier.”
Amy Knight, Edgewell’s Vice President of Global Sustainability, noted the collaboration advances circular economy principles by repurposing materials and spurring broader recycling involvement among users.
Recycling in personal care has rapidly shifted from a niche sustainability effort to a mainstream industry priority, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressure, and innovation in packaging and materials.
Brands increasingly prioritize circularity across personal care production phases, from ingredients to packaging, to minimize waste and extend material lifespans before disposal.
A 2025 Innova Market Insights poll revealed 42% of worldwide consumers favored personal care items with refillable packaging last year, alongside 25% selecting sustainable alternatives, underscoring rising demands for eco-friendly practices amid stricter regulations and supply chain transparency.
Innovations such as supplier collaborations for traceability and reusable designs are gaining traction, as evidenced by Givaudan’s calls for end-to-end accountability.
According to The Upcycled Beauty Company’s Zero Waste Beauty Report 2025, packaging accounts for 70% of the beauty industry’s waste and 95% of cosmetic packaging is thrown away.
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