How We Reduce Waste: Our Eco-Friendly Approach to CDs and DVDs

At Chic Web, sustainability isn’t just an idea — it’s part of our daily operations.
Every CD and DVD that enters our workshop is individually tested, evaluated, and processed responsibly. Our goal is simple: maximize reuse, minimize waste.

1. Step One: Full Testing

Every disc is tested from start to finish.
If it plays perfectly, we prepare it for resale.
If it fails, we don’t simply throw it away — we break it down.

2. What Happens When a Disc Fails?

We separate the product into three components:

• Disc

Damaged or unreadable discs are brought to a local eco-centre.
There, they are:

• gathered in bulk

• sent to a specialized recycling partner

• shredded into small flakes

• processed to separate polycarbonate from the thin aluminum layer

The recovered plastic is reused in:

• automotive components

• electronic equipment

• transparent molded plastics

• various household items

This ensures that even a non-working disc gets a second life.

• Case

Most CD and DVD cases are made of polypropylene (PP #5), a recyclable and reusable plastic.
At Chic Web, we take it a step further:

We clean and reuse every case that is still in good condition to reduce our need for new materials.
Cases too damaged to reuse are sent for plastic recycling.

• Cover / Artwork

The printed cover is separated and either:

• sold in bundles to crafters and artists, or

• recycled with paper and cardboard

This transforms what would normally be waste into creative material.

3. Why This Matters

By breaking down each product into recoverable parts, we:

• reduce landfill waste

• decrease our environmental footprint

• support local recycling efforts

• encourage creative reuse

Our customers can feel confident that their purchase helps support a cleaner, more sustainable approach to physical media.