Plastics have been used to produce compact disk jewel cases ever since they came into production. Once damaged beyond repair, these cases are thrown away and contribute to the accumulated, non-biodegradable wastes those governments and environmental advocates try to manage. Also, once disposed, these jewel cases bleed chemicals into the earth. Incinerating these materials only releases toxins that are the primary cause of cancer. Hence, there are consumers who have put this to heart and are finding ways to recycling compact disk jewel cases.
There are a handful of companies who not only seek to reap the rewards of their businesses but also promote earth-friendly ways to help the environment by recycling compact disk jewel cases. They ask their customers to return old or damaged compact disk cases and send back compact disks in environmentally safe casings. These containers may be binders or boxes that are specifically designed to meet a client's storage needs.
There are companies that sell recycled compact disk jewel cases. There are companies based in Hong Kong that offer a wide range of recycled cases that are very low priced compared to the newer ones. While the quality is not as good as buying new cases, they are 20 to 30% cheaper.
In summary, damaged CD jewel cases can be recycled. There are companies, especially in China that used recycled materials to make compact disk jewel cases. The growth in the industry has led to increased production and cases made out of recycled materials are in demand because they are less expensive than those made of new materials. Slimmer cases are preferred over bulkier cases, and they cost less to ship.