You've just finished your last drop of that perfect shade. Now what? Most of us toss the empty bottle in the trash—because let's be honest, what else can you do with it? Curbside recycling programs don't accept nail polish bottles. The residual product, complex cleaning requirements, and processing costs make them nearly impossible to recycle through standard channels. That's exactly why so many nail lovers are searching for a real nail polish recycling solution that actually works.

So they pile up. In drawers. In bags. In guilt.

Not anymore.

Beetles Gel Polish believes beauty should not end when the last coat dries. That's why we launched Beetles Loves Earth Recycling Program—a free empty bottle program in partnership with TerraCycle, the international leader in innovative recycling solutions. As part of our ongoing commitment to eco-friendly beauty, we designed this program to give every glass nail polish bottle a meaningful second life.

Our mission? To recycle 50,000 glass nail product bottles and turn them into something new. And we're inviting the entire nail community—at-home users, salon owners, nail artists, creators, and fellow brands—to join us.

Here's the part that makes this real.

Through Beetles Loves Earth Recycling Program, every eligible bottle (strictly limited to glass bottles) you return is recycled into raw materials and used to manufacture new products. Glass components are processed into recycled raw materials used in construction products—including bricks, cement, and concrete. Every return moves us closer to a future where nail polish recycling is as common as recycling a soda bottle, and where eco-friendly beauty is the norm, not the exception.

That empty bottle you almost threw away? It could become part of a building. A sidewalk. A new structure that serves a community.

Your empties don't disappear. They transform. They return to earth in a new form.

We're building a national movement—one bottle at a time.

Right now, Beetles Loves Earth Recycling Program is available through drop-off points across the U.S., covering 40 cities in 24 states, with plans to expand into more states and cities so more nail lovers can participate wherever they are. This is one of the most accessible empty bottle programs in the U.S. nail community—free, no purchase required, and open to bottles from any brand.

→ Find a Beetles Loves Earth Drop-off Location near you

Want to do more? You can become a Beetles Loves Earth Recycling Ambassador by hosting a collection bin in your community—whether you're a salon owner, a school club leader, a shop owner, or just someone who cares. Sign up here.

We want to make doing good feel good—literally.

To recognize and encourage participation, Beetles Gel Polish offers tiered rewards based on the number of eligible bottles you return. The more bottles you recycle, the more you can earn — making eco-friendly beauty genuinely rewarding. As one of the most generous empty bottle programs in the beauty space, we want to thank every participant in a way that lasts:

• 🎫 Coupons
• 🎁 Products
• ✨ Limited-edition Gift Boxes

Every bottle counts. And every reward is our way of saying thank you for caring about the planet — and for making nail polish recycling part of your everyday routine.

After participating in the event, you will receive the rewards at the following time:

• Coupons: Issued immediately after you submit the recycling form.
• Physical rewards (for eligible participants): Shipped within 15–20 business days after the recycling program's first season ends.

Getting started is easier than you think. Our nail polish recycling process is designed to take less time — and every bottle you return makes a real difference.

Proper prep makes sure your bottles are accepted into our nail polish recycling stream and helps us maximize the recycled materials we recover from each empty.

• Make sure your bottles are dry and empty — no leftover polish inside. A clean bottle is the first step of responsible eco-friendly beauty practice.
• Remove plastic caps (they're recyclable too!).

If there is still some gel residue in the nail polish bottle, you can refer to the short video below for an easy and simple way to handle it.

• Take a photo of all bottles together to get rewards.

• Find a Beetles Loves Earth drop-off point near you.
• Bring your eligible glass nail product bottles—from any brand, not just Beetles Gel Polish.

• Complete the Beetles Love Earth Recycling Form to make sure your bottles are officially counted in our recycling program and that your rewards are processed.
• That's it. You're done. You've just turned waste into something meaningful and officially joined the Beetles Loves Earth recycling program.

You don't need to wait until you have a collection. Start with one bottle. But don't rush in just yet. Let them stack up to 10, then bring the whole crew for a swap that comes with a reward. Your journey should feel as good as the destination. Whether you're new to nail polish recycling or already saving empties for our recycling program, every step you take is a step toward more eco-friendly beauty.

Because love is something you do—and caring for the planet starts with the choices we make every day.

→ Start with the bottles you have and join the Beetles Loves Earth empty bottle program