Aladdin Ecycle
We know buying a recycled mug isnt going to save the world overnight, but every bit counts, and like you, we try and do our part.
The Aladdin Sustain line was born from passionate Aladdin employees looking for a way to make a difference. Their dedication to living sustainably was infectious, and today Aladdin not only produces eco-friendly mugs, we incorporate green practices wherever and whenever possible.
What makes our Aladdin Sustain products unique is that they are made with eCycle, our proprietary mix of post-consumer recycled plastics. We are the only company making recycled mugs with 100% recycled plastic that is FDA-compliant, containing as much as 25% post consumer content and 75% pre-consumer recycled content. Using post-consumer content gives life to items you as a consumer once used that would have otherwise gone to landfills.
To learn more about how Aladdin Sustain came to be, read what Washington CEO Magazine had to say about us by clicking here.
Where does eCycle come from?
Aladdins eCycle plastic is made with 100% recycled plastic that is FDA compliant and contains 25% post-consumer content as well as 75% pre-consumer content.
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Post-Consumer Content
Post-consumer content comes from the items that you use and recycle everyday. This includes things like paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastics and metals. Items made with a percentage of post-consumer content are made with food and beverage containers that individual consumers once used.
All of the post consumer recycled plastic used in our recycled products comes from either recycled consumer food and beverage packaging or from recycled beverage containers and other high-grade recycled consumer products.
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Pre-Consumer Content
The remaining 75% of our eCycle content is pre-consumer material consisting of scrap, trimmings and other by-products of the manufacturing process. Instead of disposing of this material, we are able to recycle it into new products so that it does not end up as waste.
What makes Aladdin Sustain Recycled products safe?
Each and every Aladdin product we make is FDA tested and safe, including our recycled products. All of our recycled material is made from FDA food-grade recycled plastics and cleaned and processed to meet the highest standards of quality, so you can be confident it is safe to use.
How strong are Aladdin Sustain Recycled products?
Aladdins recycled products are designed to withstand all that you throw at them. They are dishwasher safe and microwave safe, and like all of our Aladdin products, they pass rigorous quality testing before they make their way to store shelves.
How do I recycle my Recycled & Recyclable mug?
The Aladdin Sustain Recycled & Recyclable mug is recyclable at facilities where [5] is collected. Unfortunately recycling for [5] plastics is not yet readily available for curbside pick up. However, as recycling becomes more and more accepted across the nation we expect recycling options for [5] plastics to become even easier.
Today, the best way to recycle your mug is to go to a recycling facility in your area that collects [5] plastic. To find a facility in your area that recycles #5 plastic, you can go to
www.earth911, which has a searchable list of facilities by area. In the box at the top of their homepage, type in #5 along with your zip code. Hit enter to get your list.
Need another way to recycle your mug? Send it to us. Well recycle it for you. (Please do not send us your other non-recyclable products as we will not be able recycle them for you.)
Send to:
Aladdin / PMI
Attn: Recycle Me
2401 Elliott Ave. 4th Floor
Seattle, WA 98121
Is Aladdin Sustain packaging made from recycled materials?
Yes, all of Aladdins Sustain products are packaged with recycled paper. All the rest of Aladdins products use limited packaging to minimize waste.
Want to learn more about plastics recycling? Here are some helpful resources
EPA plastics recycling fact sheet: Recycling the Hard Stuff
The Association of Post-consumer Plastics Recyclers
NSF fact sheet: The Importance of Recycling
Container Recycling Institute