A RECYCLING initiative from Optical by National Pharmacies has been launched involving 10 of its optical stores to recycle contact lens waste to coincide with National Recycling Week (Nov 13-19).
The 10 stores in SA will be the first in the nation to participate in a trial aiming to divert about 230,000 empty disposable contact lens blister cases from landfill over the next six months.
Partner Opticycle will separate the contact lens cases into plastic and aluminium for repurposing into building products, including plastic fence posts and plastic wheel stops, and in the production of steel - see customer drop off locations HERE.
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