How to recycle your diabetes supplies in the UK

Roche Diagnostics is committed to sustainability and sustainable development. As part of this, 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 our customers can make informed decisions and recycle our product packaging where possible.

Here you can find information on how to recycle the different packaging components of consumables for Accu-Chek insulin pumps. Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.

How to recycle components of Accu-Chek Combo infusion sets

Accu-Chek FlexLink

• Blister pack: Accu-Chek FlexLink blister packs are made from Evertis Ecopet 600, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
• Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek TenderLink

• Blister pack: Accu-Chek TenderLink blister packs are made from Steripack D, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Polyester, Amorphous 250 micron, Polyethylene, low density 50 micron, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
• Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
• Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
• Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link

• Blister pack: Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link blister packs are made from HostaPET, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
• Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
• Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek 3.15ml cartridge system

• Blister pack: Accu-Chek 3.15ml cartridge system blister packs are made from A-PET, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
• Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.

• Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.

   

How to recycle components of Accu-Chek Insight infusion sets

Accu-Chek Insight Flex, Accu-Chek Insight Tender, Accu-Chek Insight adapter and tubing

• Blister pack: Blister packs are made from Ecopet 500T which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
• Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek Insight Rapid

• Blister pack: Blister packs are made from Ecopet 500T which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
• Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..

• Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.

   

How to recycle Accu-Chek Solo consumables

Accu-Chek Solo reservoir assembly,  Accu-Chek Solo cannula assembly and pump holder

• Blister lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also 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.
• Blister: Made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which can be disposed with other PET plastics e.g. plastic bottles etc. Widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
• Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
• Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek Solo pump base kit, Accu-Chek Solo insertion device kit

• Foam: Made from low density Polyethylene, which can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
• Box and label: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
• Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.

Accu-Chek Solo system kit

• Sleeve: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.

• Box, label and security seal: Please dispose of these in household waste.

   

Lithium battery packaging

Our lithium batteries are packaged in boxes made from recycled cardboard, which can be recycled in household recycling collections or at local recycling centres. Whilst we strive to minimise the amount of packaging used, there are certain statutory requirements that we must comply with when shipping certain items, including batteries. For more information, please contact our Customer Careline.

About Us

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Globally, Accu-Chek is a leading provider of blood sugar monitoring systems and insulin pumps. With more than 40 years experience, our number one goal is to help people living with diabetes track and manage their blood sugar so they may have better control of their health.

Serving 30 million people with diabetes worldwide every day, the Accu-Chek brand unites a variety of modern and connected diabetes management solutions to provide people living with diabetes with deeper knowledge for ever-better outcomes.

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mySugr is an easy-to-use digital health app that simplifies life for people with diabetes. Accu-Chek blood glucose meters seamlessly connect to the mySugr app, automatically transferring blood sugar readings directly into the app.

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Throughout our 125-year history, Roche has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies, as well as a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions across major disease areas.

Our commitment to our people, partners, stakeholders and, most importantly, our patients remains as strong as it was on the first day of our journey.