It is not subject to discussion that each of us should segregate waste. Sometimes, however, we do not know what garbage container to throw in a given item. This is also the case with expired cosmetics. Although they seem to seem harmless, improperly thrown away, they can harm the environment. That is why it is worth knowing how to handle them.
Ecological awareness is growing, but still many people do not see how serious the effects of improper waste treatment can be. And this is how expired cosmetics thrown into the wrong garbage container harm the environment.
Well, chemicals from these products penetrate into soils and groundwater. In addition, cosmetics containing parabens and silicones break down for a long time and seriously harm fauna and flora. That is why, due to incorrect utilization, we cause serious damage to the ecosystem.
Some pour out the remains of expired cosmetics into a sink or toilet. This is the easiest way to get chemicals to the environment.
Still others throw away packaging with glass or plastic, which is also not correct. In this way, recycling raw materials are contaminated.
We can throw expired cosmetics into glass containers or metal and plastics if we separate their residues from the packaging. Then they have a chance to gain a “second life”.
When segregating, we should read product labels first. They usually contain information about utilization. However, if we do not see such a message on the packaging, then then We throw expired cosmetics into the trash on (it has a black color).
This principle of segregation applies to any products after the expiry date, even those in aerosol, i.e. shaving foams or deodorants.
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