How to Recycle Your Sleek’e Empties (and All Your Other Hair Empties Too)

✅ Step 1: Use It All Up

The first rule of recycling: no product left behind. Make sure your bottle is totally empty.

Sleek’e Tip: Add a splash of water, give it a shake, and use the final bit as a last rinse. Zero waste, ultra-sleek results.

♻️ Step 2: Know Your Plastic Type

All Sleek’e shampoo, conditioner, and treatment bottles are made of PET #1 plastic, one of the most recyclable plastics out there.

PET #1 (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is accepted by nearly all curbside recycling programs. Just check the bottom of the bottle for the triangle symbol with a “1” inside.

🚫 Step 3: Remove Pumps and Sprayers

Here’s the tricky part:
While your bottle is recyclable, the pump or spray top is not. Pumps are made with mixed materials (like metal springs and layered plastics) that aren’t recyclable curbside.

• Do this: Unscrew the pump or sprayer and toss it in the trash.

• Keep this: If your cap is plastic and matches the bottle, it can stay on (check local rules to be sure).

💦 Step 4: Quick Rinse

Give your bottle a quick rinse to remove any product residue. No need for soap, just enough to clear out the inside.

🗺️ Step 5: Check Local Guidelines

Recycling rules vary by city. While PET #1 is widely accepted, it's still smart to double-check what your local facility allows.

(Use this tool to find your local recycling rules by zip code: search.earth911.com ) 

Bonus: What to Do With Non-Recyclables

If you have items like:

• Pumps

• Silicone applicators

• Non-plastic caps

You can still keep them out of landfills using a mail-in program like TerraCycle. They accept beauty packaging from all brands (and all types).

🌍 Sleek'e Hair, Sustainable Future

At Sleek’e, we’re committed to more than great hair. From recyclable PET #1 bottles to mindful sourcing, sustainability is part of our DNA, and we’re working on even more ways to reduce waste and make it easier for you to do the same.