HOW TO RECYCLE PURINA PACKAGING
At Purina we are committed to doing more of what matters for pets, for the people who love them and for the planet that we share. That's why we're committed to creating 100% reusable or recyclable pet food packaging by 2025. Today 78% of our packaging is designed to be recyclable where local infrastructure allows. Please help us in working towards a waste-free future though recycling our packs where possible.
HOW TO RECYCLE OUR DIFFERENT PACK TYPES
Please select the packaging types below to find out how to recycle each material.
CANS
Cans and paper labels for cans.
Cans
Cans and paper labels for cans.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
Steel Can & Lid
Our cans and their labels are recyclable. Separate the label from the can. Rinse the can, recycle both.
Aluminium Can & Lid
Our cans and their labels are recyclable. Separate the label from the can. Rinse the can, recycle both.
Paper Label
Our cans and their labels are recyclable. Separate the label from the can. Rinse the can, recycle both.
BAGS
Bags for dry food.
Bags
Bags for dry food.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
Printed Paper Bags
Bags with this symbol are recyclable in the UK. Please recycle them.
Printed Polypropylene Bags
Bags with this symbol are not yet recyclable in the UK. Don't recycle them.
Low Density Polyethylene Bags
Bags with this symbol are recyclable in the UK at large supermarkets. Recycle with bags at large supermarket. Don't recycle at home. Check recyclenow.com for more info.
FFS Plastic Printed Bag
Bags with this symbol are not yet recyclable in the UK. Don't recycle them.
Plastic Printed Bag
Bags with this symbol are not yet recyclable in the UK. Don't recycle them.
HDPE Bag (bag inside the carton box)
Bags and shrink film with this symbol are recyclable in the UK at large supermarkets. Recycle with bags at large supermarket. Don't recycle at home. Check recyclenow.com for more info.
POUCHES AND SACHETS
Pouches for wet pet food, sachets, and snacks bags.
Pouches and Sachets
Pouches for wet pet food, sachets, and snacks bags.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
Polypropylene Pouches & Wrappers
Today the material is not yet widely recycled by local councils. But we are actively supporting projects that aim to develop recycling facilities for this packaging in the UK & Ireland. Find out how you can still recycle at terracycle.com
Plastic/Aluminium Composite Pouches
Our pouches and sachets are not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle them.
Plastic Printed Pouch/Wrapper
Our pouches and sachets are not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle them.
Plastic Printed Pouch/Wrapper
Our pouches and sachets are not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle them.
Plastic/Aluminium Printed Pouch
Our pouches and sachests are not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle them.
Paper/Aluminium Printed Sachet
Our pouches and sachests are not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle them.
BOXES
Outer cardboard boxes and cartons.
Boxes
Outer cardboard boxes and cartons.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
Non-corrugated Fibreboard
Our carton boxes, sleeves and cases are recyclable. Please recycle them.
Corrugated Fibreboard
Our carton boxes, sleeves and cases are recyclable. Please recycle them.
Non-corrugated Fibreboard/Plastic Composite
Our carton boxes, sleeves and cases are recyclable. Please recycle them.
HDPE Bag (bag inside the carton box)
Bags with this symbol are recyclable in the UK at large supermarkets. Seperate from box and recycle with bags at large supermarket. Please don't recycle at home. Check recyclenow.com for more info.
POTS AND TUBS
Tub containers for wet food, including the lids and labels.
Pots and Tubs
Tub containers for wet food, including the lids and labels.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
Aluminium/Plastic Composite Pot and Lid
These are foil pots and printed lids. They are recyclable. Please rinse them and recycle.
Polypropylene Plastic Tubs
These are plastic pots or tubs. These pots/tubs are not yet recyclable in the UK, but their lids are. Separate the lid from the pot/tub. Don't recycle the pot/tub. Rinse and recycle the lid.
Paper Label
Our paper labels are recyclable. Please recycle them.
Printed Sleeve or Carton
These outer sleeves and cartons are recyclable in the UK. Please recycle.
Plastic Sleeve Label
These are plastic pots or tubs. These pots/tubs are not yet recyclable in the UK, but their lids are. Separate the lid from the pot/tub. Don't recycle the pot/tub including the plastic sleeve label.
OTHERS
Outer packaging, wrapping, and inner bag materials usually found in boxes.
Others
Outer packaging plastic wrapping, and inner bag materials usually found in boxes.
Please refer to the material type icons printed on pack and follow the relevant instruction below.
HDPE Bag (inside the carton box)
Bags and shrink film with this symbol are recyclable in the UK at large supermarkets. Recycle with bags at large supermarket. Don't recycle at home. Check recyclenow.com for more info.
Low Density Polyethylene
Bags and shrink film (such as plastic wrap around multipack cans) with this symbol are recyclable in the UK at large supermarkets. Recycle with bags at large supermarket. Don't recycle at home. Check recyclenow.com for more info.
Polypropylene Printed Wrapper
Outer plastic wrap around multipack pouches is not yet recyclable in the UK. Please don't recycle.
