you can recycle everything else, why not sex toys
Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?
08/24/2010
As much as I want to say yes, think of some of the people in your community. If they cannot be trusted to take the tops off of their soda bottles what makes you think they wouldn't turn in a contaminated toy?
If one thing in a bin/truck of recycling is contaminated (i.e. - broken batteries, certain soaps, residues) they have to trash the entire group. This would lead to additional millions of pounds of recycling being trashed each year.
If one thing in a bin/truck of recycling is contaminated (i.e. - broken batteries, certain soaps, residues) they have to trash the entire group. This would lead to additional millions of pounds of recycling being trashed each year.
08/24/2010
i think it's a good idea to recycle the parts they can. as long as they clean all of the parts correctly nothing can harm you. it's a great idea in my opinion.
08/26/2010
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All things considered, this would be the direction to go. There are lots of types of trash or recycling that can get icky and strange, as well.
Originally posted by
ToyTimeTim
There is an idea, get the hospital's to take them. They could totally sterilize them, then put them in a recycle bin.
I know it is not that easy but it could happen.
I know it is not that easy but it could happen.
Sex toys are an interesting part of consumerism. You can't very well give them to the goodwill; its not a good idea to trash them. So what do you do? Especially when you take into account the toxins in some toys--it is a scary landfill, that.
08/26/2010
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my thoughts exactly.
Originally posted by
Blinker
I would worry about health code violations.
08/26/2010
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Oh my gosh that would be AWESOME!!! I often feel bad about throwing away broken or unwanted toys and I would definitely send them in for recycling! Maybe they could even include those prepaid-envelopes with new orders like some of the printer cartridge people do?
Originally posted by
MuffysPinguLove
Eden is actually working on their own sex toy recycling program
08/26/2010
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I was thinking the exact same thing while reading these responses... There is tons of biohazard waste in stuff that we throw away (use your imagination... especially the ladies.. YUCK!!) I think sex toys are no worse than anything else we throw away really...
Originally posted by
SRose
With all the comments people are making about health concerns, isn't it the same thing as trash or other recycling? How many things do we get rid of in either way on a daily basis that come into contact with our mouths, which are also mucous
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With all the comments people are making about health concerns, isn't it the same thing as trash or other recycling? How many things do we get rid of in either way on a daily basis that come into contact with our mouths, which are also mucous membranes that secrete fluids? Is it really that different? How about sewage that is filtered and put back into the water cycle for consumption? I think it's more and issue of the systems in place than the fact that it can't be done. Sad. Hopefully we will see this change in the future!
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08/26/2010
Hmm not sure if that would cause health problems with others. Would that be unhealthy to share toys?
08/30/2010
I'm not sure how sanitary it would be to recycle old toys.
10/04/2010
Much of the material couldn't be easily reused, either. TPR and jelly are unidentified proprietary mixes (generally), and silicone is pretty much one-shot. Metal and glass sex toys could definitely be recycled.
I think part of the problem is expectation - electronics recycling centers don't expect to have to deal with body-fluid contaminated stuff. Even though keyboards are yucky, it's a little different, especially from the liability side.
I think part of the problem is expectation - electronics recycling centers don't expect to have to deal with body-fluid contaminated stuff. Even though keyboards are yucky, it's a little different, especially from the liability side.
10/05/2010
"Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?"
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do.
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do.
10/05/2010
I dont know, leaning on no.
10/06/2010
It would be a much better practice then just throwing them away!
10/10/2010
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That is a very, very good point...
Originally posted by
Mr. E
"Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?"
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled? ... more
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled? ... more
"Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?"
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do. less
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do. less
And I think I would buy a product that said "made from recycled dildos" just for the novelty! But then, the people on EF (myself included) aren't good representations of the general population. It would probably just be us that would find that hilarious and awesome.
10/10/2010
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Oh my, I would just... die from laughing.
Originally posted by
El-Jaro
I wish they would, but it might give the public the idea that sex toys are ok and there are conservative groups out there that think that way. Hopefully, that makes sense.
I would love to walk by a bench one day to read: This bench is made ... more
I would love to walk by a bench one day to read: This bench is made ... more
I wish they would, but it might give the public the idea that sex toys are ok and there are conservative groups out there that think that way. Hopefully, that makes sense.
I would love to walk by a bench one day to read: This bench is made from 1000 Rabbit dildos. Thanks for all the pricks! less
I would love to walk by a bench one day to read: This bench is made from 1000 Rabbit dildos. Thanks for all the pricks! less
10/10/2010
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YESSSS!
Originally posted by
P'Gell
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AD: Do you have dozens of old, broken and unused sex toys lying around the house? Did you inherit sex toys from your grandparents that you KNOW you are never going to use? Do you need CASH? NOW? Send your sex toys to "DOLLARS FOR DILDOS" Just put your dildos in the convenient envelope we send you, seal it up and in a few weeks, we send you DOLLARS for your Dildos!
Testimonial: "I had so many butt plugs, I ran outta room and I couldn't get inta my bed, anymore. I sent 'um to Dollars for Dildos and bought a new car with the money they sent me!"
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Testimonial: "I had so many butt plugs, I ran outta room and I couldn't get inta my bed, anymore. I sent 'um to Dollars for Dildos and bought a new car with the money they sent me!"
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10/10/2010
The day sex toys are recycled regularly in your neighborhood is the way we will have to see sex toys available at your nearest pharmacy or department store
10/13/2010
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All joking aside. I agree with Mr. E. I don't see this happening. Even juice and milk containers, which are made from more than one material are close to impossible to recycle. Vibes and dildos are often made of several materials, have motors in them, and have been used in body orifices. I know in hospitals ANYTHING touching bodies or bodily fluids are "Red Bagged" and have to be disposed of as medical waste. Would you want your next pop bottle made from someone's old Urinary Catheter or IV bag and tubing? I don't think so. Same goes for sex toys.
Originally posted by
Mr. E
"Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?"
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled? ... more
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled? ... more
"Do you think town recycle centers should take old and broken sex toys?"
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do. less
I'd think that you could recycle aluminum and stainless steel toys. No? Who wants to put their Njoy plug in the recycle bin to see if it gets recycled?
Will they take a glass dildo if you chose to put it in your recycle bin? Probably not. Since Pyrex cannot be recycled along with other glass, most municipalities will not accept Pyrex dishes. So, they will not knowingly accept Pyrex (borosilicate glass) sex toys either.
As far as the soft toys. Which manufacturer makes a dildo out of recycleable materials? I just checked my toy box and none of our toys are labeled with the recycling code identifying what specific recyclable material they are made from.
The most commonly recycled plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Who here is longing for dildos made from this? Do you really want your next water bottle to be labeled "made from recycled dildos"? I'm thinking, that would not go over so well.
Additionally, many types of plastic are just too difficult to recycle. Some municipalities will not even accept Tupperware due to its low rate of recyclability. If they don't take Tupperware or all of the crappy imported children's toys, then why should they take adult toys that aren't properly labeled for recycling?
Most unwanted, discarded sex toys have no other alternative than to end up in our landfills. I'm sorry, but that is how it is. It will require both the manufacturers and the consumers to make significant changes before progress can be made on this front. Unfortunately, I just don't see this happening any time soon. There are bigger battles to fight. I'd bet that discarded children's toys have a much, much larger impact on our landfills than sex toys do. less
It may seem like a good idea, but it isn't practical, nor is the public at large going to accept it, nor is is feasible, with not only multi-material-ed products and bodily fluids and orifices to contend with.
10/13/2010
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This is awesome! I think there's some really simple chemical processes that can be used to sterilize the toys and degrade them to form something useful again. The benefits seem to for sure outweigh the costs, because there's such great quality silicone and rubber and machinery out there that shouldn't have to just be thrown away! Reuse and recycle
Originally posted by
MuffysPinguLove
Eden is actually working on their own sex toy recycling program
10/13/2010
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I don't think saving the earth requires us to now recycle our sex toys so no.
Originally posted by
Serafina Brightside
I would like to know what you think!
10/23/2010
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I definitely think they should.
Originally posted by
Serafina Brightside
I would like to know what you think!
11/02/2010
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I don't have a problem if an organization does this such as Eden but the local recycling center, I don't believe people should be allowed to do such things because some members of society such as mentally retarded are allowed to work there
Originally posted by
Serafina Brightside
I would like to know what you think!
p.s.-(I mean no offense by saying MR,I was using the political correct term)
11/13/2010
I say yes. It saves landfil and if something can be recycled, then why not. I agree with SRose. Theres so many things we all come into contact with daily that are health risks. There was a test done on shopping trolleys awhile ago where they found feces and all sorts. We all touch that when we go shopping. I wouldn't mind betting most of our toys are cleaner than those filthy trolleys!
11/13/2010
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oh my gods that would be wonderful!!!!
Originally posted by
MuffysPinguLove
Eden is actually working on their own sex toy recycling program
12/05/2010
Actually, I think it depends on the recycling center. The ones that sort by materials and melt everything down already do take whatever you toss in the recycling bin, so you can just take things apart and toss them in that way. But the centers that recycle items by actually finding new homes for used items -- no. It already ticks me off that some of them sell used bicycle helmets, which is dangerous.
12/06/2010
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ToyGeek @ "But the centers that recycle items by actually finding new homes for used items.
Originally posted by
ToyGeek
Actually, I think it depends on the recycling center. The ones that sort by materials and melt everything down already do take whatever you toss in the recycling bin, so you can just take things apart and toss them in that way. But the centers that
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Actually, I think it depends on the recycling center. The ones that sort by materials and melt everything down already do take whatever you toss in the recycling bin, so you can just take things apart and toss them in that way. But the centers that recycle items by actually finding new homes for used items -- no. It already ticks me off that some of them sell used bicycle helmets, which is dangerous.
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UG. "Here; you want this butt plug?" Blech.
12/20/2010
For those that mention biological contamination being a reason for no- I am SO with you there! Some people can't be brought to wash their hands after using the restroom, how can they be bothered to wipe down a dirty dil before recycling?
For those that mention there already being biological waste this would be a concern were the question about garbage but they are talking about recycling. Biologically contaminated products are NOT supposed to be recycled and some can't- the pads and tampons that someone else mentioned for example- because there's nothing recyclable about them.
For those that mention there already being biological waste this would be a concern were the question about garbage but they are talking about recycling. Biologically contaminated products are NOT supposed to be recycled and some can't- the pads and tampons that someone else mentioned for example- because there's nothing recyclable about them.
01/07/2011
I think sex toys should be more widely recyclable, but not necessarily by towns. There are far too many towns that skimp out on their recycling services as is, and sex toys is REALLY something you don't want mucked up!
01/09/2011
Eden should. I would be very excited to see a recycling program.
01/09/2011
If there was a good way, sure! But I guess I'm with the others who cite possibly unfounded health concerns - if it was assuredly safe from any possible health issues, then I'd think that it's a good idea.
01/19/2011