How does FFS Beauty work with sustainability?
Regardless of how often you shave, it can take up to 1000 years for one disposable razor to biodegrade in landfill. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 2 billion plastic razors are thrown away each year. Unfortunately, though modern razors were first made entirely of steel, the plastic handle was introduced in the early seventies, as a cheaper alternative for manufacturers and disposable use.
Since most razors cannot be recycled because they are made from mixed materials, we are left with minimal options.
Thankfully, FFS Beauty offers a personalised razor subscription that, upon initial purchase, includes a reusable handle, and recyclable blades. Once they receive the blades back, they are stored safely until enough has been collected. They are then ground down to break the materials apart. The metal and plastic elements are then separated… and all components are then ready to be recycled.
We have been using FFS for years now, and cannot recommend them highly enough - we still use the same handle, blade protector, and travel case, and have also found their blade recycling scheme incredibly easy.
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