Here’s where you can recycle Covaflu Face Masks safely and eco-efficiently
Over the past year, almost all of us have worn a face covering of some kind. Some of us opting for a fashion-focused reusable mask and others looking for more protection choosing single-use, disposable surgical and FFP2 style masks.
Since last March, health took precedence and the luxury of environmental considerations seemed to be temporarily on hold. Millions of us opted to wear disposable face masks, such as Covaflu, for personal safety, often after a few hours of use, they’d be discarded in bins. With the number of cases declining and vaccination rates increasing worldwide, the past month has provided us with a little time to reflect on the environmental impact of single-use face masks and PPE.
Do we know what can be done with our PPE to minimise the impact on the environment? Can we recycle our face masks?
While single use disposable masks, mostly made from polypropylene were once considered non-recyclable. Some companies are finding ways to re-purpose the masks.
Where can you recycle your Covaflu masks?
Wilko Stores
At the moment you can recycle your mask in Wilko stores, with drop off points located within 150 shops nationwide. You can see which stores you can recycle your Covaflu mask at here.
2. ReWorked’s #RECLAIMTHEMASK
ReWork work to stop PPE from becoming environmental waste. Find out more about ReWork’s mission and you can even buy a PPE recycling box here.
The PPE boxes can be used for single-use face masks, rubber gloves, or both. The waste is then collected and melted down into pellets, which – can then be used to make things such as construction materials, shipping pallets, bins, outdoor furniture and recently chairs for schools.
3.Terra Cycle
Similar to ReWork, Terra Cycle’s mission is to ensure that single-use face masks are recycled and made into new materials.
Find out more about Terra Cycle here.
We encourage all of our customers to recycle Covaflu masks where possible. If you have any questions about how and where to recycle Covaflu please contact us.
info@covaflu.co.uk