Step 1.
Place your pre-owned protective eyewear into the dedicated SafeStyle recycling bins, available at participating locations.
Step 2.
Once full the recycle bins are collected and stored until the minimum quantity is reached.
Step 3.
The minimum quantity is then sent to the Australian recycling facility.
Step 4.
The facility will sort and seperate the products so they are ready to be recycled.
Step 5.
Because polycarbonate material is an extremely durable plastic, it takes a long time to break down in landfill but is a high quality material when recycled/ repurposed. This means, once recycled it can be used in a range of construction materials e.g. roofing materials, construction of bus shelters, hard hats and especially new eyewear.
SafeStyle have launched a pilot recycle program in Perth and we need your help in recycling protective eyewear (ALL brands accepted). From protective eyewear to face shields and goggles, we’ll collect it all!
Head down to our pilot store, Tradies Workwear in Osborne Park and place your old pairs in their dedicated recycle bin.
On average SafeStyles last 9x longer than other protective eyewear
67% of SafeStyles last aminimum of 3 months to over 1 year.
Over 90% of SafeStylers surveyed want to recycle their old protective eyewear.
The pla-sticking
point
point
The sticking point of an industry
that contributes significantly
to landfill is the process itself.
that contributes significantly
to landfill is the process itself.
Every year millions of pairs of safety eyewear are manufactured and discarded after use. This eyewear ends up directly in landfill and contributes to an ever growing pile of pollution, a consumerism driven problem that is hard to stop.
With no mechanism to close the loop the problem continues to grow year-over-year.
Faq
Is this recycle bin for all protective eyewear or just SafeStyle?
You can recycle ALL protective eyewear brands in this bin, including goggles and face shields.
Why can't I recycle my glasses in a standard recycle bin?
Most safety glasses are made out of polycarbonate material which is not one of the recyclable plastics in Australia, which means it goes straight to landfill and can’t be put in a roadside bin.
Where will these glasses be recycled?
It will be taken to a specialised recycling facility in Australia.
What will they be turned into?
Because polycarbonate material is an extremely durable plastic, it takes a long time to break down in landfill but is a high quality material when recycled/ repurposed. This means, once recycled it can be used in a range of construction materials e.g. roofing materials, construction of bus shelters, hard hats and especially new eyewear.
How can I get a recycling bin at my workplace?
Send us an email recycling@safestyle.com.au. Please include your postcode, state and business name.
Step 1.
Place your pre-owned protective eyewear into the dedicated SafeStyle recycling bins, available at participating locations.
Step 2.
Once full the recycle bins are collected and stored until the minimum quantity is reached.
Step 3.
The minimum quantity is then sent to the Australian recycling facility.
Step 4.
The facility will sort and seperate the products so they are ready to be recycled.
Step 5.
Because polycarbonate material is an extremely durable plastic, it takes a long time to break down in landfill but is a high quality material when recycled/ repurposed. This means, once recycled it can be used in a range of construction materials e.g. roofing materials, construction of bus shelters, hard hats and especially new eyewear.
SafeStyle have launched a pilot recycle program in Perth and we need your help in recycling protective eyewear (ALL brands accepted). From protective eyewear to face shields and googles, we'll collect it all!
Head down to our pilot store, Tradies Workwear in Osborne Park and place your old pairs in their dedicated recycle bin.
On average SafeStyles
last 9x longer than other
protective eyewear.
67% of SafeStyles last a
minimum of 3 months
to over 1 year.
Over 90% of SafeStylers
surveyed want to recycle their
old protective eyewear.
Faq
Is this recycle bin for all protective eyewear or just SafeStyle?
You can recycle ALL protective eyewear brands in this bin, including goggles and face shields.
Why can't I recycle my glasses in a standard recycle bin?
Most safety glasses are made out of polycarbonate material which is not one of the recyclable plastics in Australia, which means it goes straight to landfill and can’t be put in a roadside bin.
Where will these glasses be recycled?
It will be taken to a specialised recycling facility in Australia.
What will they be turned into?
Because polycarbonate material is an extremely durable plastic, it takes a long time to break down in landfill but is a high quality material when recycled/ repurposed. This means, once recycled it can be used in a range of construction materials e.g. roofing materials, construction of bus shelters, hard hats and especially new eyewear.
How can I get a recycling bin at my workplace?
Send us an email recycling@safestyle.com.au. Please include your postcode, state and business name.