How to dispose of our packaging?Updated 3 months ago

We want to make sure our eco-friendly packaging ends up in the right place. Here is how to dispose of your ROKA London packaging responsibly.

🎒 Bags, Backpacks & Accessories

Material: Bio-based PBAT and PLA (derived from cornstarch). Our main product packaging is fully biodegradable. It is designed to return to nature without leaving permanent traces.

• Where to dispose: Your General Waste bin.

• The Science: Unlike standard plastic, this material is engineered to break down naturally in a landfill environment. Within roughly 180 days, bacteria in the waste field will begin breaking it down.

• ⚠️ Important: Please do not put this in your home recycling bin or supermarket soft-plastic bins. It is a "bio-plastic," and mixing it with traditional plastic can ruin the recycling process for everyone!

🧦 ROKA London Socks

Material: 100% recycled post-consumer polyethylene. Because this is a traditional recycled plastic rather than a bio-plastic, it requires a different path.

• Where to dispose: Supermarket Collection Points. Take these to the soft-plastic drop-off bins at major retailers (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, etc.).

• Preparation: Keep it clean and dry. It will be melted down and transformed into new items like street furniture or new packaging.

• ⚠️ Important: Do not put this in your home recycling bin, as it can jam local sorting machines.