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Do you recycle any of the unneeded packaging or other materials from your T1D supplies? Share your tips for reducing T1D waste in the comments!
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As much as I can I recycle – but there is so much plastic that is not able to be recycled
I definitely recycle all the cardboard and paper. Most the the plastic parts are not recyclable in my area.
I recycle the boxes and paper inserts
Boxes, paper and plastic container for Dexcom G7
The boxes and paper supplies come in
I can recycle the box and the paper instructions. Any plastic item with the Dexcom like the dexcom itself or the plastic packaging cannot be recycled in my area.
I only recycle the paper boxes that the infusion sets and cartridges come in. I used to recycle the plastic case for the sensors but our recycle place doesn’t wnt them.
I said no, bio upon reading the comments, I realized I concur w/ most: I recycle all paper, but other items no since their plastic isn’t acceptable. I do collect and deposit the (Dexcom) filling needle tips to my endo’s sharps box.
I recycle the paper from the Dexcom and boxes of pens. I receive my insulin by mail order now and am at loss as to what to do what styrofoam coolers, gel packs, etc. Anyone have a recommendation?
We recycle everything possible, even the junk that low-lifes throw out of their cars!!
As others have noted the mounds of plastic waste cannot be recycled. The boxes and inserts that infusion sets and pump insulin cartridges are packaged in I put in the recycle dumpster. The Dex CGM infusion needle and the pump insulin cartridge syringe/needle go in a gallon sharps container. Very unfortunately, everything else goes in the landfill.
I would love to but have no idea where to send them. I have boxes of older pump supplies and blood testers etc. I can’t throw in trash but where do I send them? I live in Holland , Michigan
Insulin for Life accepts all kinds of diabetes supplies and donates them word wide. Look up web site or call tel:13523278649
Where we live, all I can recycle is paper but I do!
Like others, I recycle cardboard and paper from boxes, included leaflets and booklets, and paper from the Infusion Set packages. Sadly, there are few places where various types of plastic can be recycled … at least, in the area that I live, that’s the case.
All cardboard and some plastic. Would the waste stream of Dexcom and Omnipod was less!
I recycle only the boxes they come in, both outer shipping boxes and inner item boxes,
Recycle 100 % of waste. I bend sharpe needles with screwdriver & our brilliant Governor allows sharpes to be discarded in 2 liter containers provided they are properly labeled. State doesn’t want to discriminate against anyone who can’t afford sharpe containers
The former dexcom boxes were wonderful for traveling. Ibusef one for years.
I send all of my libre applicators back to Abbott for recycling. They send a free mailer bag for you to send them back in.
https://abbottstore.com/diabetes-management/freestyle-brand/freestyle-brand/adc-sensor-kit-take-back.html
And all of the cardboard and paper packaging goes in recycling.
We should send all spent Dexcom inserters back to Dexcom en masse …. with all the tech savvy ingenuity I don’t understand why they cannot design a reusable cgm inserter …
The boxes are the only things I can recycle. Otherwise, I do not like how much is not recyclable. It would help if less glue were on the packaging to make it easier to open cartridges and syringes. The infusion set containers are difficult to open, too. Diabetics frequently have vision and manual dexterity problems.
Yes … especially manual dexterity problems… it comes with age and longevity duration of T1D … one of those “hidden complications” that doesn’t get much press ….
All plastics without metal go in recycling
I always try to but have recently moved to a city that does not recycle any cardboard but corrugated so I can’t anymore.
I recycle all I can, plastic, paper etc. What bugs me is the waste the manufacturers make me trash. The Dexcom inserter is a prime example, and Tandem is not too good iether with their one time use inserter. Medtronic was much less wasteful.
I only recycle the paper from my D supplies.
All paper and cardboard goes into the blue bin of San Antonio’s recycling system.
The pasteboard boxes go into cardboard recycling bins.
The only thing I recycle is the box. Nothing else is recyclable in my area that I am aware of.
same! I would recycle more if I could.
I recycle all aper and cardboard packaging, remove need,es & metal from infusion set and Dexcom sergers with needle nosed pliers. Place needles in needle box and metal and plastic into recycle. I really dislike the waste. Sounds like Abbots providing a nice service, wish Dexcom would do the same. I haven’t yet figured out how to properly dispose of G6 transmitters.
*paper
Wow, should’ve proof read before hitting send! That’s paper and inserters. Sorry!
You can send your used dexcom transmitters to Anubis. They refurbish them for reuse around the world. Here is more information on this project:
https://bionicwookiee.com/2023/06/07/anubis-revisited/
Most of the packaging, along with only the Dexcom Sensor plastic. cover. Everything else s trashed.
I recycle the cardboard containers that my pump and CGM supplies come in. I also recycle the little cardboard containers that insulin comes in although I am not sure that should be put in the recyclable containers because of the small size.
Most of the packaging and applicators are plastic and can go in our recycle. Only the needle needs to go into a sharps container.
How do you recycle Dexcom G6 huge applicator?? Transmitters and also Omni pods? Used to recycle to the companies but now no one that I know of accepts recycle diabetic pump and cgm supplies anymore.
I WOULD recycle if the materials were able to be recycled. Only my G6 sensor packaging is recycled.