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  joshr1pp3r on 30/07/2020 - 00:55

  +5

  I like to do my part as much as the next guy recycling wise, but holy (profanity) this sees like a rip off.

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    lasterato on 30/07/2020 - 09:17

    Where do you recycle your things that can't go in the normal recycling? Like toothpaste tubes, bubble wrap, off-brand glad wrap, spray bottles, or perfume bottles?

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      zzyss on 30/07/2020 - 10:16

      ^ this.

      I don't mind diligently collecting and sorting my rubbish for recycling, but the lack of places that accept stuff and legitimately recycle them is disappointing.

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      carlost82 on 30/07/2020 - 20:54

      +1

      We take toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes to the local dentist who participate in this programme. I now go to that dentist.
      We redcycle our soft plastics. And refill our spray n wipe bottle.
      Total red bin waste is 1-2kgs from our family of four per week.

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        lasterato on 31/07/2020 - 13:27

        Be mindful that redcycle is only for GLAD, COLES HOME brand and WOOLWORTHS Essentials Home brand clingfilms ONLY. Others cannot be put through the redcycle program.
        Source: https://www.redcycle.net.au/what-to-redcycle/

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    hullohullo on 31/07/2020 - 02:18

    I think it's more aimed at businesses rather than the average consumer! Similarly to how supermarkets have RedCycle bins, your local could have a recycling box that's relevant to their business. Someone mentioned in this thread that their local dentist participates in this type of program to recycle toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes (and that that dentist has won their business!) I agree that it seems unholy expensive but that seems to be the cost of recycling (transport, processing, and the actual recycling). They do have recycling programs that are free to use/send your typical non-recyclables in, but it's usually sponsored by brands (e.g. Bausch + Lomb sponsors the free (to you) recycling of contact lens). I would have loved to purchase this type of box for my mum as I'm sure her clientele would have appreciated it, but it's a bit redundant now that she's out of work.

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  gankmeplz on 30/07/2020 - 07:36

  +1

  I don't get what these guys are trying to do.

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  edgaritsthepopo on 30/07/2020 - 08:01

  +1

  Good lord $300 for a branded cardboard box - surely they could provide the recycling service without the need for proprietary boxes.

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    odysseus on 30/07/2020 - 10:27

    +1

    It's not about the box, but that defines the size/capacity of items they are recycling. Obviously a larger box means you can send more, which means they need to process/recycle more; hence the box is necessary for the pricing model. (They could do custom but that would complicate things with a low volume like this).

    I'm sure the box doesn't add a significant cost itself, and by simplicity would balance the cost out.

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      edgaritsthepopo on 30/07/2020 - 10:54

      Went through their website after reading your comment and apparently the price stems from the recycling costs and costs of transportation. I can imagine that recycling certain unusual objects could be fairly pricey and the proprietary boxes presumably would help their process to a degree. Still too costly for me but if you've got the cash I can see it being worth it.

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  vikvance on 30/07/2020 - 08:23

  Wow!

  $300 to throw away a small box of trash.

  Ripoff of the century!!

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  zzyss on 30/07/2020 - 10:19

  These look like they're aimed at businesses and/or community organisations. Can't imagine anyone grabbing one for home or whatever, LOL.

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  carbeeye on 30/07/2020 - 16:47

  +1

  You're not paying for the box, you're paying for the service and the labour going into recycling these everyday items that we buy for cheap. Just goes to show how we rarely consider what the design, lifecycle, and true costs of our products are. There is so much value to be made by reusing. recycling, and redesigning every item. When you buy things that are cheap, someone else is paying the price.