| Product | Recyclability |
|---|---|
|
Competing corded earplugs |
May consist of more than 4 different materials. Too expensive to separate into compatible groups for recycling. |
|
PU Foam and silicone earplugs |
Thermoset polymers – cannot be molten and re-molded. |
| PVC (earpieces and cords) | PVC causes acid rain if incinerated, suffers from material degradation if recycled. |
| PluXone® | Single fully recyclable TPE material. Fully compatible to recycle with our packaging. Cheap and easy to recycle. |
Proper care should be taken that only Pluxone earplugs and its packaging are put into a recycling bag. Any other earplugs in a different material willmake it impossible to recycle.
We will recycle all Pluxone earplugs that are sent back to our factory. Packaging material is 100% compatible to recycle with earplug TPE material, and is economical and practical to enter a new life as numerous long term use products such as: erasers, floormats, shoe soles, furniture fittings etc.
Single material design makes recycling into new products economically viable. Speak to your supply chain about returning used earplugs to us for recycling.