An icon of zero-waste, investing in a safety razor can be a fantastic
way to become more sustainable. With the razors themselves lasting
years upon years, and now even our packaging being completely
recyclable, the only real waste product is the razor blades. They are,
however, easily recycled- it’s only about knowing the how and where!
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| Pictured: the MUHLE R41 Razor and Razor Blade in their new recyclable packaging. |
As
most of our customers will know, razor blades cannot, unfortunately,
simply be thrown away loose into general waste. Incredibly sharp, even
the dullest of blades can pose a real hazard. Therefore, one of the
easiest solutions is to collect the blades in a safe container. This
way, the blades can be stored and accumulated, preventing any risk of
injury and saving excessive journeys to the tip.
There are a few
ways to collect your used blades, you could, for example, reuse the
original razor case. For a more long-term solution, however, we
recommend investing in a
blade bank. Similar to a piggy bank, the
container can collect hundreds of blades before it needs emptying. Made
of porcelain, their blade bank has been designed to dispose of your blades
safely and stylishly. Unlike most blade banks, the
MÜHLE design also
boasts an opening at its base meaning the bank doesn’t have to be thrown
away with its contents. Simply save, collect, dispose and start again!
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| Pictured: The MUHLE Blade Bank. |
Once collected, just empty your blades into a scrap metal container and visit your nearest recycling centre. That’s it!
As
a precaution, it is always worth checking with your local authority
before recycling. Although you will be able to recycle your blades in
most places in the UK, please see the link below for further guidance
concerning recycling in your local area.
https://www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling
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| Pictured: The pack of ten MUHLE razor blades. |
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