HAIR KEEPS GROWING, AND SO DOES THE PLASTIC PROBLEM.

3 billion plastic razors are thrown away each year, in the US alone. That’s more than 5,000 every minute.

Plastic is an amazing, lifesaving technology-powering material. We can acknowledge that, while also acknowledging that it adds no value to our shaving routine. We’re on a very simple mission at Leaf to build a plastic-free razor for every body.

Now that you’re shaving without disposable plastic, let’s show you how to recycle those steel blades and refills to truly close the loop on waste in your shave.

WHEN REFILLING YOUR RAZOR, STORE USED REFILLS IN THE RECYCLING TIN.

We recommend storing used blades and refills in something like our Recycling Tin. But you can also up-cycle an old mints tin or something similar.

A metal receptacle is a great place for used blades and guards. It helps keep you and your family safe as they’re tucked away nicely in a strong container. And it can be used to transport blades, once full, for recycling. It protects recycling handlers and ends up being recycled alongside the blades having served its purpose.

Most people will take a few years to fill up a recycling tin the size of Leaf Shave’s. So choose something that is sturdy, and that you don’t mind having around for a good while. This reflects how space efficient shaving with Leaf is—hundreds of used blades will fit in the same footprint as a few disposable plastic cartridges.

READY TO RECYCLE? FIND A SCRAP METAL DROP POINT OR SEND THEM BACK TO LEAF.

Important: Most municipality residential recycling programs aren’t equipped for recycling blades, we suggest asking before attempting curbside recycling.

But don’t worry! Most cities also have public or private scrap metal facilities, or companies, that will gladly take a small box of steel blades. We suggest sourcing one locally as your first option.

If you cannot find a local scrap metal facility, you can send a full tin of blades and guards back to Leaf Shave. Simply secure the top closed, package it well in a box and postmark it to:

LEAF SHAVE C/O RECYCLE
48 TAUGWONK SPUR RD., UNIT 2
STONINGTON, CT 06378