How to Recycle Your Sex Toys

Let’s talk about how to recycle your sex toys. Sex toys: they come in contact with all sorts of bodily fluids. Bodily fluids are those things that make medical professionals glove up and even “scrub in” to handle. You know, things like semen or vaginal secretions – and possibly some traces of blood, fecal matter, or urine.

Yeah, those can be all over used sex toys.

With that in mind, there’s very little surprise that recycling sex toys isn’t exactly a huge business – or something that’s easy to do. Even sex toy returns are rare (unless a toy is defective) at retailers because of biohazardous material – which makes a “return” a sunk cost for a retailer. Sex toys aren’t like clothes; people aren’t very comfortable using “used” ones.

Simply put: coming in contact with blood, semen, vaginal fluid, urine, and feces that belongs to someone else isn’t a simple thing to contend with – even if some of the materials and mechanical parts inside sex toys could otherwise be recyclable.

This doesn’t, of course, even begin to entirely scratch the surface. There are a lot of reasons that learning how to recycle your sex toys is difficult:

• Toys may or may not be washed. I know – super grody here. But my version of cleanliness is not everyone’s version of cleanliness – and when you’re handling a sex toy, you have zero idea if the last person thoroughly cleaned it, sterilized it, or just kinda wiped it off and decided to recycle it. There would also (fucking unfortunately) be some asshole people who placed intentionally-used sex toys in the recycling bin for jerk-off purposes as well.
• Sex toys are weirdly shaped, and recycling machines don’t know what to do with them. Plastic water bottles all kinda look the same, and your cereal boxes all follow a generic formula too. But sex toys? They’re made of a variety of different materials and all look different from one another. Even if the material is recyclable, sex toys can (and do!) contaminate entire bins of recycled materials.
• Sex toys are relatively small in size. This means the potential raw scrap from recycling would be minimal. (“But, Mistress Kay”, you say, “Cell phones are recyclable!”)
• ….and sex toys don’t necessarily have the high-value chips and parts that make it worthwhile for recyclers to break down these small electronic devices.
• Each sex toy is made just a little bit differently. A cell phone is a cell phone; almost all cell phones are made of the same electronic bits – just in slightly different spaces. The same type of “similarity” can’t be said for sex toys. There are thousands of different manufacturers – all with different internal bits depending on what the sex toy is capable of.
• Sex toys even come in different materials! And unlike most items that have recycling info printed right on it, most people toss/recycle sex toy packaging as soon as they receive it. So short of requiring sex toys to print a recyclable label on the dildo itself, it’s hard to help consumers figure out where/how to recycle the material of their toy.
• ….and consumers don’t generally know what they’ve bought. Unlike your cell phone (where you can probably tell me what brand and iteration you have), most people aren’t aware of what dildos/vibrators/sex toys/strokers they own. They just know they have a “purple dildo” – and most manufacturers don’t print their manufacturing name and toy name onto the toy – which makes looking up this info difficult.
• Sex toy materials are also a super-unregulated industry. If you’ve ever listened to me give a class on sex toy safety, you’d know that there’s very little governing body over what’s actually included in a sex toy – and that manufacturers are able to claim a toy is made from a specific material when it’s actually a blend of materials. These material blends are much-less-likely to be recycled – because they’re Frankenstein concoctions of other materials.
• Most consumers are embarrassed/ashamed to admit they use sex toys. Since sex toys would likely require specialized recycling outside of standard recycling bins (similar to how you can’t just toss a TV into the “plastics bin”), people would need to actively go out of their way to learn how to recycle your sex toys. With how taboo and private sex is, even if there were recycling programs, we’d likely see sex toys go into the garbage purely because of the stigma of being known as someone who “owned” a sex toy in the first plae.
• This, of course, is all assuming that consumers would know how to recycle sex toy. If they weren’t aware of recycling for sex toy programs ahead of time, they’d likely just toss it into the garbage anyway – and you aren’t likely to see “how to recycle sex toys” commercials on TV like you do for other products.

As you can see, learning how to recycle your sex toys is fraught with a whole lot of challenges – and very little benefit to recyclers – especially at a time in our lives when recycling programs are having problems finding profit in the boring, everyday things we use – much less the occasional dildo.

In my time of running this sex toy blog, I’ve spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to recycle your sex toys. I’ve seen sex toy recycling programs come and go – a lot of them, to be honest. They aren’t particularly cost-effective to run (i.e. companies make virtually nothing) while still requiring serious contamination procedures and additional costs. Most sex toy recycling programs start as a marketing ploy – and when they aren’t as profitable (new customer acquisitions vs cost of recycling) as they need to be, they get shuttered by their companies.

To be honest, with all the previous problems presented to you and the issues of turning a profit, I’m not entirely sure that most sex toy recycling programs actually *do* recycle the items. It’s quite possible that you’re shipping your sex toy off to a far-away garbage bin – with the company’s hopes that you’ll be a more-frequent buyer and customer because you feel less guilt over the disposal of the last toy.

But that’s just the cynic in me. I very much hope that toys I’ve sent to recycling programs make it into the proper recycling bins, and the more reputable the company (and the more restrictions that company has on your recycling options), the more likely it is to make it into that proper recycling bin in the end.

That being said, a few companies DO offer sex toy recycling in this day and age:

Sex Toy Recycling in the UK

Love Honey

If you’re UK-based, you’ll want to head to LoveHoney for sex toy recycling.

When I originally started working on this “how to recycle your sex toys” post, Love Honey offered a sex toy recycling program called “Rabbit Amnesty”. They have since closed the program. As one of the few sex toy recycling programs in Europe, this is extremely unfortunate. I haven’t found an alternative.

It looks like Love Honey will still potentially accept your “used battery” for recycling in-stores, so call ahead. This still won’t help you with how to recycle your sex toys if you don’t live near a Love Honey store, though.

Sex Toy Recycling in the US

EdenFantasys

EdenFantasys started their Re-Vibe program for sex toy recycling. They claim to partner with a recycling center that will dismantle the toys and recycle each individual part as best as possible.

It looks like it’s a fee of $5 per shipment in addition to the shipping of the box/package itself. They don’t accept non-toy items (lubes, lingerie, etc.), but it looks like all other toys (dildos, vibes, penis toys, anal toys) are accepted. Remove all batteries, and dispose of the chargers yourself (do not send them in). And of course, clean your toy before sending it in.

After you’ve recycled your items, you’ll receive a 15% discount to EdenFantasys to purchase new toys. (This person reviewed the process if you still have more questions.)

At least there’s one option for how to recycle your sex toys in the USA.

Sex Toy Recycling in Canada

One of my favorite Canadian retailers, Come as You Are, runs a sex toy recycling program. They’re upfront about how it costs them money in the long run, but as an eco-conscious store, they’re trying to do their part to reduce the impact discarded sex toys can have.

According to their website, they recycle batteries and electronics with their local municipality, collect enough ABS plastic toys to take them to a plastic recycler, and process all silicones in-house for future projects.

They’re able to accept silicone and ABS Plastic toys (including vibrators) for recycling.

At the current moment, it’s $6 to receive a pre-paid shipping label to ship your toys to them.

They’re only able to accept sex toy recycling items from customers within Canada.

Sex Toy Recycling in Australia

NORMAL

Normal contracts with specialized recycling firms for sex toy recycling, so they offer a “Sex Toy Buyback Program” for customers.

Check out Normal’s sex toy recycling program.

Nope. This one died in the time it took me to finish writing this post too. Like I said, these programs come and go constantly. How to recycle your sex toys is just straight-up hard to find.

Nikki Darling

If you live in Australia, you probably already know this, but this came as a surprise to me: it’s illegal to toss your electronic waste into a landfill in Victoria. (I can’t even begin to imagine something similar passing in the US.)

With that in mind, Nikki Darling will accept your used electronic sex toys for proper recycling disposal.

The program appears to be currently, temporarily, closed due to COVID concerns, but if you’re looking for help in the future, I’d check them out.

NOTE: It looks like Nikki Darling may have closed up shop – and fully closed their program with it. I’ll keep an eye on it for future reference.

Sex Toy Recycling Elsewhere

I hate to be a downer, but after spending hours upon hours searching the web, I haven’t found any other program. That is absolutely insane. (If you know of one, please do let me know!)

With that in mind, clearly, assuming you can “recycle your sex toy” after-the-fact is probably not a great assumption. This means we should probably try to reduce their impact ahead of time through:

• reducing how many toys you need to get rid of
• reduce the purchase of products whose manufacturing process is horrid for the environment
• reduce shopping from places that have horrible impacts on the environment

So, since sex toy recycling isn’t much of an option, let’s look at ways we can reduce the impact in the first place.

Environmentally-Friendly Sex Toys: Buy Expensive

Like almost everything in life (sustainable fashion vs fast fashion, etc.), buying more expensive options generally means the manufacturer has the funds to make the choice to make a less terrible impact on the environment. That isn’t the case with everything in life, but in general, more expensive options are generally less terrible for the Earth – if only because they encourage way less turn-over than cheaper options.

The same can be said of your sex toys. For the most part, if you’re considering two toys and one is $100 more expensive, the expensive one is likely to be better for the Earth (and your body too).

This isn’t always the case – and a lot of very-expensive sex toys do not put their extra profits into care for the Earth. The cost of expensive sex toys can come from a lot of things including:

• Brand name
• Additional “extras” with the toy that aren’t necessary
• Bluetooth-capabilities and other online-play options
• Remote-control functionalities
• Low battery life indicators
• Travel lock functions
• Expansive marketing campaigns
• Manufacturer-specific functions like “SmartSilence” or “Treble & Bass Technology”

None of which help the Earth at all. However, your more expensive options also tend to be made with these below things in mind because consumers demand value for their money – which can help the Earth:

• Higher-quality materials (also body-friendly!)
• Longer-lasting materials toy materials themselves (silicone will last longer than a Jelly mix, for example)
• Longer-lasting internal materials (motors that are built to last longer than cheaper options)
• Warranties which mean the product is built to last at least that long – or else the manufacturer loses a lot of profit replacing malfunctioning toys
• Waterproof capabilities (you’re less likely to kill it while washing it for a longer lifespan)
• Stronger vibrations (which means you’re more likely to be satisfied – and less likely to need to replace it)
• Real/actual customer service (which means you can troubleshoot any sex toy problems – rather than attempting to troubleshoot it yourself or never receive any guidance from a faceless sex toy manufacturer)

As a whole, if you only have 2 seconds to try to help make better eco friendly sex toy choices, buying more expensive is a good rule of thumb.

Environmentally Friendly Sex Toys: Buy for Longevity

You can also make decisions based on the sex toy’s expected lifetime. While this is more-difficult to achieve with vibrators (electronic parts will wear out sooner or later), it’s very-much-doable with dildos and proper care.

For example, Njoy toys (and other stainless steel dildos) are designed to live longer than you do (somewhat morbid thought there). Many silicone dildos will also last years upon years. I have yet to live long enough to test the “lifetime” theory, but I have quite a few silicone toys that have been regular bedroom favorites for more than 12 years now.

In fact, ALL of my discontinued, pure silicone dildos meet an early death due to my own negligence – like accidentally letting my nails cut into the material when boiling it, an ex-partner running off with it, or my dumb ass leaving it at a hotel room after a trip.

If vibrators are your preference, buying expensive, in general, is great way to ensure that your vibrator is designed for longevity. I recommend looking at the point above for more tips on that, but in general, look for a vibrator that offers a long manufacturer’s warranty (in general, the longer the warranty, longer the manufacturer assumes their toy will function with no issues).

If the toy has zero warranty, buyer beware; they don’t stand behind their product at all.

Eco Friendly Sex Toys: Figure Out Manufacturing Sourcing

Another option you might choose to pursue is specifically researching – and purchasing from – sex toy manufacturers who disclose and use responsible material sourcing. (And no, I don’t mean just selecting toys that call themselves eco-friendly with no real information to back that up.)

Just like you might research a small business or spend some time figuring out if your new lingerie is ethically made, you can spend some time looking into sex toy sourcing.

Figuring out where a sex toy manufacturer sources their materials will be easiest with smaller manufacturers that can easily be reached, but some larger companies may publish this information as well. Check out the footer of their website – and don’t be shy about sending them an email to ask about such things too. You may not get an answer (which then becomes your answer), but if you’re split between multiple sex toy manufacturers, having some materials sourcing information might make the difference between the two options.

Just be aware: almost all sex toys are crafted from supplies from, built in, or sourced from China. Finding a locally-made-only option might be a lot, lot harder than you think. China-sourced toys aren’t necessarily bad, but if part of your eco friendly sex toys journey is trying to reduce international shipments, this may be difficult for you to find.

Eco Friendly Sex Toys – Buy Biodeogradable Sex Toys

Instead of buying for something that lasts forever, you can actually go the opposite way – and buy something that’s designed to degrade back into the environment when you end up tossing it.

This is still a new journey for the sex toy community at large; honestly, the industry just finally has started using body-safe materials as an industry standard. So, as a whole, the sex industry has not really moved into worrying about the disposal of the toys yet.

That being said, one of the latest sex toy releases (at time of publication) happens to be the Womanizer Premium Eco – which is an air suction vibrator made out of a biogradable plastic alternative called Biolene. As noted below, Lithium batteries in rechargeable toys like this can also wear out – leading to an early “death” – which is why the Premium Eco’s modular design allows replacement of the rechargeable battery to reduce the need to toss the entire product.

An example of how sex toy companies can legitimately reduce drain on the Earth’s resources with sex toys, the Womanizer Premium Eco also is packaged in FSC packaging (which is a packaging designation that only uses lumber designated for production purposes – no illegal harvests or conservation harvests) with zero additional plastic, includes a storage pouch made from cotton, shortens the charging cable for less material use, and includes a shortened printed manual with a QR code to read the rest of the manual online to reduce paper usage. The company even plants a tree for every Womanizer Premium Eco that’s purchased.

Is the Womanizer Premium Eco the best we can do? No, of course not. At the forefront of the issue is Womanizer’s claim that the Premium Eco is recyclable – and it possibly is! But none of my local recycling facilities accept Biolene for recycling, so a “recyclable plastic” is only as recyclable as the facilities around you. Another coverage gap in how to recycle your sex toys.

Another new manufacturer on the block is Love Not War. Love Not War vibrators all feature a unique design that lets them share a single battery. Not only does this mean that a single Lithium battery can power your entire sex toy collection, but it also means you can save money by buying just the tip of the vibrator – instead of an entirely new battery for each individual toy! Their packaging is also cardboard-only with a focus on factories that are run as eco-friendly as possible. It’s impressive! (And I’ve reviewed the Love Not War Maya and Love Not War Koi if you’re curious!)

These are just examples of some of the steps the sex toy industry can start to take for more recyclable sex toy options. Attention to toy material selection and the packaging can make a large difference in Earth-friendly sex toy choices. As customer-demand continues to grow, we’ll likely continue to see more biodegradable and environmentally-focused options out there. My fingers are crossed.

It takes both sides, though. There won’t be more demand for sex toy recycling programs until there are more sex toys that can be recycled. It’s a catch-22.

But at least we seem to be heading down the (hopeful!) path that leads to both options becoming more widely available.

Eco Friendly Sex Toys – Beware of Greenwashing

Much like capitalism at large, there is no shortage of manufacturers looking to take advantage of consumers who want to buy eco-friendly sex toys. It a cut-throat world of competitors, simply claiming that you’re better for the Earth can be all it takes to win over a competitor.

I encourage you to do some digging when you find eco-friendly sex toys out there – at least ones who claim to be.

• Are they doing the things they’re claiming to do? For example, using “shipped in recyclable cardboard boxes” as a huge eco-friendly selling point isn’t much of a selling point at all; almost all high-quality sex toys are shipped in cardboard boxes at this point.
• Does this same manufacturer also use plastic to wrap the box, ship it in plastic that’s unrecyclable, wrap the vibe in more plastic, and include a bunch of extra folds and promotional material that’s easily avoidable?
• How are the other manufacturer’s toys made? If this “eco-friendly vibrator” is one eco-friendly option out of their other, 30-not-friendly options, that may not be making the impact you’re wanting to make with your money – which is the case with the Womanizer Eco Premium.

You might start to see through the marketing.

I particularly recommend caution around “eco friendly” vibes that are at bottom-of-the-barrel prices. While it’s possible to do recyclable sex toys at a lower price, it’s not something the eco-friendly industry can manage – even outside of sex toys. This means that most “eco friendly” vibes that are sub-$50 should be poured over with a fine tooth comb to figure out what makes them eco-friendly – and whether it’s just marketing hype.

(Note: It’s much easier to make “eco friendly” non-vibrating toys at that price point. Get some pure silicone that’s going to last a long time, craft the toys sustainably, and ship them in Earth-friendly ways, and you have a pretty good eco-friendly dildo or anal toy business. Well, as good as it can get at this point.)

Good Sex Toys for the Environment – Avoid Rechargeable Vibes

Rechargeable vibes are awesome. I have rechargeable vibes that are over 6 years old now – and they still work as some of my favorites (mostly – there’s a decrease in the full charge time it can achieve now that the Lithium battery is older).

But you know what? I also have rechargeable vibrators that are 6 years old and they are dead to the world. Their Lithium batteries will never hold a charge again; the batteries are just too old, and I didn’t charge them often enough to make them happy little campers.

This is something to consider when purchasing a vibrator. A vibrator that plugs into the wall (you’re pretty much stuck with wand massager options at that point) doesn’t have to contend with a rechargeable battery that will lose juice over time. It still has mechanical parts because it is a vibrator, but in terms of lifespan, with all internal parts operating perfectly, you’ll get a longer lifespan out of most plug-in wand massagers.

There are also battery-operated vibrators – but you’re going to get less power out of many of those options. Depending on what vibrator you pick up, your battery-operated vibrator may not be compatible with rechargeable batteries either – which then leaves you with tons of dead, disposable batteries. (Not eco-friendly!)

That being said, if the vibrator for you is a rechargeable one (mine are!), then head that way! This is all about making the most environmentally-friendly sex toy purchase possible – withou impacting your pleasure. Because buying a sex toy you won’t use is just waste at that point – which defeats the whole purpose.

But if you’re on the fence about which vibe to get, you might find leaning towards vibrators that you have to plug into the wall might get you a longer lifespan out of your vibrator – just make sure the plug-in type matches the outlets you have where you live!

Eco Friendly Sex Toys: Don’t Fall Prey to Consumerism

One of the easiest manufacturing tricks in the book is to release “upgraded” versions of products. Turns out, people want the best version of their favorite products. (Myself included. Trying to talk myself out of getting the latest and greatest is hard.) This means manufacturers can easily grab more profits with a few tweaks to an old best-seller – and then tossing it onto the market and calling it the “upgrade”.

This happens – a lot. LELO and Lovense, in particular, are known for this. (Just look at how many “2” or “3” you see in product titles.) But other manufacturers do it as well; they just may rename the product, call it a “Premium”, or change up the title a bit when they do it.

That’s not to say that there isn’t necessarily some fixes being addressed in the new releases (I love the extended battery upgrade of my Domi 2!). Often times, the new releases do fix previous problems that the sex toy had. However, the fixes that the sequel releases might not necessarily be important for you – and that’s where I want you to stop and think.

If a Bluetooth-enabled vibrator comes out with the 3.0 version of its latest toy which includes better Bluetooth reception and a longer battery life – but you never run your toy out of a charge and rarely use the Bluetooth functionality – do you really need that upgrade?

If you’re ever going to purchase a new sex toy, stopping and thinking about it first can help reduce some of the waste in the world – especially now that we know that “how to recycle your sex toy” is hard to do!

• What aspects of that sex toy will improve your current sexual experience?
• Will it add more pleasure to your life – and how?
• Will it increase your intimacy with your partner (if you have one) – and how?
• How does this new product improve upon the favorites you already have?
• How will this new toy fit into your sex toy toybox – or will it languish at the bottom of the drawer?

If those questions reveal a whole lot of answers that talk you into the new sex toy, have at it! I know I often buy niche sex toys because they need I have. Sex toys (and sex!) is all about new experiences and enjoying yourself.

But if those answers reveal that you mostly just want to have the best-version because it exists, maybe stop and reflect. (Or wait until 4.0 comes out to see if it has the features you really want!)

Environmentally Friendly Sex Toys: Buy Silicone – and Trade

“But Mistress Kay,” you might say. “I don’t want to spend $200 on a toy if I have zero idea if I’ll like that toy in the first place. That’s a lot of cash – and then it’s going to be a $200 toy that I’m recycling!”

This one might be a bit squicky if you’re new to the idea, but if you hang around sex toy reviewer communities or fantasy sex toy collector communities for awhile, you might be surprised to find something: they happily buy, sell, and trade their dildos.

This is because actual medical-grade, pure silicone can be sterilized. (As can stainless steel!)

If you don’t think twice about using a restaurant’s silverware or plates, this is essentially the same idea. Since that silverware can be sterilized, it can be used for multiple customers. Since (some) sex toys can be sterilized, they can be safely traded/sold between people. There are even entire platforms that offer sex toy trading marketplaces (like Squeaky Clean Toys) to help connect buyers to sellers.

Silicone has reached (relatively cheap) levels at this point – especially when it’s mass-produced. This means you can pick up a silicone dildo for semi-cheap, give it a try, and if it isn’t your jam? Sterilize it and let a friend have it. (For obvious reasons, please discuss this with your friends in advance!) I’ve done this with more-than-a-handful of the toys that come through the Kinky World household, and my friends have always been ecstatic about the idea of getting sex toys for free.

Curious about those cheap, but high-quality, silicone options? FunkIt Toys has their NoFrillDos, and Tantus has their Planet Dildos.

Other materials can also be sterilized – like glass or stainless steel – to take part in this buy/trade/gift idea.

Environmentally Friendly Sex Toys: Take Care of your Damn Toys

You know what can cause an early sex toy death that’s entirely preventable? Improper care and maintenance. I don’t say that as a holier-than-thou approach. I know I’ve killed more than a few toys through my own stupidity, regular laziness, or (especially) post-orgasm laziness. Especially since how to recycle your sex toys is so difficult, keeping the sex toy kickin’ for as long as possible is important.

Proper care of your sex toy is exactly what it sounds like. It means caring for the sex toys like the manufacturer wants you to care for them. In practice, that means a few things:

• If your sex toy is silicone, do NOT use silicone-based lube on it unless you’ve done proper spot-testing of the lubricant on the base. The fastest way to ruin your silicone toy is using silicone lube with it on a regular basis. You’ll warp the material real damn fast.
• Make sure your breakable toys are stored well – including after cleaning. It just takes a post-orgasm, lazy brush of the hand to push that glass dildo the two inches to the sink edge where it drops to the floor and breaks. The same can be said for long-term storage. Ensure that your sex toys are in padded pouches and stored in areas where they won’t easily fall victim to the murderous floor – or heavy boxes that warp them flat.
• Don’t let your vibrators, dildos, and other sex toys hang out in super-humid, super-dry, super-hot, or freezing areas. Like don’t leave your sex toys in your car overnight in sub-zero temperatures when staying with a friend or traveling. Sex toys like room temperature, non-humid climates – as best possible.
• If you have a rechargeable vibe, pay attention to the manual. Like, really! Most sex toy instruction booklets will tell you how often your vibrator needs to be charged, and if you want that Lithium battery to last, you gotta do it. Industry-standard recommends topping up your vibe every 90 days at least – and try not to leave it on the charger too long after the full charge is complete – but your vibe may be different.
• Don’t store your sex toy in full sunlight. Just like the book bindings that I’ve accidentally sunbleached, a lot of sex toy materials can get sunbleached too – honest! We’re not talking leaving it on a nightstand for a few days; we’re talking about storing it on an open-to-the-windows shelf that receives sunlight day in and day out. You CAN sunbleach your sex toy at a minimum – and a jelly-like material can physically melt in the sunlight. If it’s only sunbleached, it likely won’t effect the usage, but most of us don’t like looking at subpar-looking toys that remind us of our failures every time we go to use it.
• If it’s not waterproof, don’t take it in the water. And if you don’t trust it to be waterproof, don’t take it in the water.
• High-quality silicone sex toys can be stored next to high-quality silicone sex toys. (This is such a weird myth I never understood as almost all of my babies are touching each other 24/7.) However, blended silicone and not pure silicone blends can be dangerous to other silicone toys – whether those silicone toys are blended or not. If you aren’t 100% sure that your silicone dildo is 100% silicone, don’t store it touching other toys.
• If your toy is mostly porous (like a jelly, TPR, etc.), DO NOT store it touching other toys. Don’t store it touching much of anything (honestly). Store it in a zipped-up baggie all on its own, and make sure it stays away from direct sunlight.
• Know your sex toy manufacturer warranty – and use it. While getting receiving another toy doesn’t necessarily seem like it’d be helpful here, it actually is. When you go in to claim a warranty, the manufacturer will regularly ask you what the problem is – or will ask you to ship the item back so it can be examined. This allows the manufacturer to figure out where problem areas are – and address them in future builds of the sex toy. Longer lasting sex toys = more environmentally friendly sex toys.

So, if there isn’t an easy way to figure out how to recycle your sex toys, at least the sex toys you do own will last longer.

Eco Friendly Vibrators and Eco Friendly Dildos – Final Thoughts

While all of these Earth friendly sex toy tips are designed to help you select a sex toy that’s as environmentally-friendly as possible, it’s also important to put your own sexual preferences first. If it comes between getting the ultra-great-for-Earth vibrator – or getting something you’ll actually enjoy – get something you’ll actually enjoy! I’m here to help you have great sex while making the best choices possible.

But if you purchase a sex toy you’re not as fond of – just because it’s a bit more Earth-friendly – and you never end up using it, all of this was for naught. It’s much-more-important to pick and choose some of the tips above – and use them to guide your shopping decisions – than to use them as hard-and-fast sex toy shopping rules. In the end, it’s all about your pleasure…

Well, and becoming more-informed customers so we can pressure the sex toy industry as a whole for better, Earth-friendly sex toy options.

Because figuring out how to recycle your sex toys shouldn’t be this damn hard.

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Published: September 8, 2022.
Updated: December 2023, October 2023, August 2023, May 2023, April 2023, September 2022.