Recycling

How to Recycle Your Watermelon Burst Dog Toothpaste

Dog Toothpaste labeled 'Watermelon Burst' on a beige background

Step 1 - Rinse & Separate

Rinse the bottle and cap to remove any leftover toothpaste.

Separate the cap from the bottle before recycling.

Step 2 - Sort the Parts

Sort Your Components 🔍

Not everything can go in the recycling bin. Here's the breakdown:

❌ Bin — the silicone insert, plastic straw, and spring are not recyclable and should go in your general waste bin

✅ Recycle — the tube, label, and cap are made from PP [5] polypropylene, which is accepted in most kerbside recycling bins across Australia, including NSW.

Step 3 - You're Done

Thanks for helping reduce waste and keep tails wagging. ♻️🐶

How to Dispose of Your Dog's Toothbrush

Orange silicone cleaning brush with clear container on a white surface

Step 1 - Rinse

Give the toothbrush a quick rinse to remove any leftover toothpaste.

Step 2 - Dispose

The toothbrush is made from food-grade silicone and should be placed in your general waste bin.

Silicone isn't accepted in most Australian kerbside recycling programs.

Step 3 - Thank you

Thanks for helping dispose of your toothbrush responsibly. Every small step makes a difference. ♻️🐶

Glossary

PET - Polyethylene Terephthalate

Clear and strong plastic widely used for packaging. It is a strong and inert material that is extremely lightweight and efficient to transport.
PP - Polypropylene Plastic

Resin is built from the polymerisation of propylene. It's the 2nd most widely produced commodity plastic and is known for being shaped and formed easily.
Virgin Plastic

Plastic resin that has been newly created without recycled materials.
PCR Plastic

Post-consumer recycled plastic is recycled resin from existing PET bottles and other plastics.
CoExtruded Plastic

A plastic tube that is made from a mix of polyethylene and EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer).
FSC Certified

Responsibly sourced paper that is created from forests specifically intended for use in production, eliminating illegal deforestation of undesignated land.