Recycling
As part of our commitment towards sustainable development we proactively seek to employ new, more sustainable technologies and processes to minimise our impact on the environment.
This includes making relevant information available on packaging materials so that people can make informed decisions for recycling and reducing landfill of our product packaging where possible.
Accu-Chek infusion sets and consumables
Information on how to recycle the different packaging components of the Accu-Chek infusion sets and consumables can be found below.
Tyvek takeback scheme: Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Details can be found in the charts below. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | Evertis Ecopet 600 | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Tyvek FS2 | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Secondary | Box | Cardboard | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label Box | Transfer matt | Household Waste. |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Combo infusion sets:
Accu-Chek TenderLink
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | Steripack D | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Polyester, Amorphous 250 micron, Polyethylene, low density 50 micron | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. |
Secondary | Box | 330 gsm Enso- or Invercote | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label Box | Paper: Transfer Matt 85gsm; Adhesive: Permanent RP51 | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Originality closure | PE Foil with acrylic adhesive | Household waste. |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Combo infusion sets:
Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | HostaPET | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Tyvek | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Secondary | Box | GT1 | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label Box | Material: paper, wood-free Adhesive: permanent adhesive | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Originality closure | PPTC 60 / glue XP650-N / Paper: WG6 | Household waste. |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Combo infusion sets:
Accu-Chek 3.15ml cartridge system
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | A-PET | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Tyvek | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Secondary | Box 5 pcs | Carton, Invercote G | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Box 25 pcs | GT1 | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label Box | Material: White paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Originality closure | PP-Film Transparent- 60 μm Top Coat Adhesive: Permanent -958 | Household waste. |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | Ecopet 500T | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Tyvek FS2 | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Secondary | Box | GC1 350 g/m^2 | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label Box left / right | White satin adhesive label | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Originality closure | 9632-032/062002 Polystyrol Foil 64 µ | Household waste. |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Insight infusion sets:
Accu-Chek Insight Rapid
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister | Polyethylenterephthalat | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles etc. Widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Lid | Tyvek | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided should be filled to capacity before posting (average 400-500 lid seals) The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Secondary | Box | Cardboard | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label 25er Box left | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Label 25er Box right | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Secondary | Security seal | Polystyrene | Household waste |
IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Blister Lid | Tyvek | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
Roche Diabetes Care UK has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided should be filled to capacity before posting (average 400-500 lid seals) The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone. |
Primary | Blister | Polyethylenterephthalat | Can be disposed with other PET (polyethyleneterephathalat) plastics e.g. plastic bottles etc. Widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Box | Cardboard | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Label | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Security Seal | Polypropylen (PP) | Household waste. |
Primary | IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Solo consumables:
Accu-Chek Solo pump base kit
Accu-Chek Solo insertion device kit
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Foam | Low density Polyethylen | Can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. |
Primary | Box | Cardboard | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Label | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Security Seal | Polypropylen (PP) | Household waste. |
Primary | IFU | Paper | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Accu-Chek Solo consumables:
Accu-Chek Solo system kit
Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.
Packaging | Piece | Material | Recyclable? |
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Primary | Sleeve | Cardboard | Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities. |
Primary | Box | Foil-laminated solid cardboard. | Household waste. |
Primary | Label | Paper | Household waste together with box. |
Primary | Security Seal | Polypropylen (PP) | Household waste. |