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Ningbo Chuangxin Cutting-Tool Manufacture Co., Ltd. was established in 1993. It's an industry and trade enterprise specializing in producing disposable razors and utility knives for more than 30 years. The company covers an area of more than 20 acres, with a plant area of 20,000 square meters. The company has more than 100 employees and an experienced professional and technical team that integrates R&D, design, manufacturing, production, sales, and service.
Ningbo Chuangxin Cutting-Tool Manufacture Co., Ltd. is well-known is China Recyclable Material Manual Shaving Razor Manufacturers and Custom Recyclable Material Manual Shaving Razor Factory. We have been committed to the research development, and production of razor products for many years. "VIVAC" is our brand in the field of razors. In addition, we provide more than 300 types of razor products, including single-layer, two-layer, three-layer, four-layer, five-layer, and six-layer blades. Multi-purpose utility knives, including the field of office stationery and hardware tools, have made us active in the international market. So far, our products have been exported to about 100 countries around the world, and our market share has continued to expand. With the support of stable quality and a good service team, we also maintain a stable partnership with major supermarkets.
In addition, the company has a professional R&D team with strong development capabilities. We have a complete quality inspection team to make the quality more stable. We have never stopped developing new technologies for the convenience of our customers and continue to work hard to develop environmentally sustainable products.
Recyclable Material Manual Shaving Razor
Engineered for end-of-life recovery as much as for shaving performance. A mono-material recyclable handle body, a separable steel/plastic blade cartridge, and a documented post-consumer recycled (PCR) content program — the manual razor built for the recycling stream, not just the bathroom shelf.
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Product Introduction
Redefining personal care with circular economy principles
The Recyclable Material Manual Shaving Razor addresses a problem that most "eco" razors do not: what actually happens after the razor is thrown away. At Ningbo Chuangxin Cutting-Tool Manufacture Co., Ltd., our recyclable razor platform is built around a simple engineering principle — a product is only as recyclable as its material stream is pure. Most conventional disposable razors fail municipal recycling not because their plastic is inherently unrecyclable, but because the handle bonds several incompatible resins, metal springs, and rubber grip inserts into a single fused part that no material recovery facility (MRF) can economically separate.
Our recyclable razor line solves this at the design stage with a mono-material handle architecture: the entire handle body is molded from a single resin family (PP or PCR-PP blend, resin identification code #5), with no co-molded TPE grips, no embedded metal springs, and no multi-resin overmolding. Where a soft-touch grip zone is required for brand differentiation, we use a textured surface geometry molded directly into the PP substrate rather than a second material — preserving single-stream recyclability while still delivering tactile grip performance. The stainless steel blade cartridge is designed to snap free of the handle with a single deliberate motion, so the recyclable plastic handle and the metal blade unit can be separated into their respective recycling streams by the end user in seconds.
For B2B partners, the recyclable razor platform is supplied with a documented PCR content percentage (standard options: 30%, 50%, or 80% post-consumer recycled PP) and third-party chain-of-custody documentation suitable for GRS (Global Recycled Standard) claims on retail packaging. This is a razor engineered for brands that need to make defensible, auditable recyclability claims — not aspirational marketing language.
"Mono-material PP handle. Resin ID #5. Tool-free blade/handle separation. Up to 80% PCR content. Recyclability that survives contact with a real recycling facility."
Ergonomic Design & Natural Texture
Specifications & Quick Facts
| Handle Material | Mono-Material PP, Resin ID #5 |
| PCR Content Options | 30% / 50% / 80% Post-Consumer Recycled PP |
| Blade Count | 2 or 3 Blades, Stainless Steel |
| Handle/Blade Separation | Tool-Free, Single-Motion Snap Release |
| Grip Surface | Molded-In Texture — No Second-Material Overmold |
| Third-Party Documentation | GRS Chain-of-Custody Available |
| Lubricating Strip | Standard or Aloe/Vitamin E Options |
| Handle Colors | Neutral & Brand Colorways in PCR-Compatible Pigments |
| MOQ | 30,000 PCS |
| Lead Time | 25–35 Days |
PCR Content
Up to 80%Material Streams
1 (Mono-PP)Separation Time
<3 SecondsOur Customization Services
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Why Choose Our Razor?
Key benefits for your business and customers
Mono-Material Handle Design
The entire handle is a single PP resin family with no co-molded TPE or metal inserts — the design choice that makes real-world recyclability possible rather than theoretical.
Tool-Free Blade Separation
The stainless steel blade cartridge snaps free of the handle in one motion, letting the consumer route plastic and metal into their correct recycling streams without scissors or force.
Documented PCR Content
30%, 50%, or 80% post-consumer recycled PP content, supplied with chain-of-custody documentation your compliance and marketing teams can actually cite.
Molded-In Grip Texture
Tactile, brand-differentiating grip geometry is molded directly into the PP substrate instead of added as a second material — preserving single-stream recyclability.
Resin ID #5 Labeling
Handle is stamped with the correct resin identification code, so consumers and MRFs alike can sort it correctly the first time.
Compatible with Standard Recycling Streams
Designed to be accepted by the polypropylene recycling streams most municipal programs already run — not a niche take-back-only material.
Application Scenarios
- Sustainability-Positioned Personal Care Brand OEM/ODM
- Retail Chain Own-Brand Recyclable Grooming Lines
- Corporate ESG-Aligned Amenity and Gift Programs
- Hospitality Groups Pursuing Recyclability Commitments
- Zero-Waste and Refill-Store Retail Partners
- Men's and Women's Subscription Grooming Boxes
- Educational and Municipal Recycling-Awareness Campaigns
- Corporate Take-Back and Circular Packaging Pilots
Recycled Content & Chain-of-Custody Program
We supply GRS-aligned chain-of-custody documentation for every PCR content tier we offer, tracing recycled PP resin from certified reclaimers through to the molded handle. Brands can select 30%, 50%, or 80% PCR content depending on their cost and performance targets, and we provide the documentation packages needed to support on-pack recyclability and recycled-content claims in most major retail markets.
Technical Details & Safety
Mono-Material Design Engineering
Recyclability is fundamentally a materials-separation problem. A razor handle that combines PP, TPE, and embedded metal springs is technically "plastic," but it is not accepted by most MRF sorting lines because the mixed-material stream contaminates the recycling batch. Our engineering approach removes the incompatible materials at the design stage rather than asking the end consumer or the recycling facility to separate them after the fact.
- Mono-Resin Substitution: Soft-touch TPE grip zones are replaced with molded PP surface texturing that delivers comparable tactile grip without introducing a second, incompatible resin into the handle body.
- Spring-Free Cartridge Mounting: The blade cartridge uses a rigid snap-fit mount rather than an embedded metal spring, eliminating a common source of metal contamination in plastic recycling streams.
- PCR Resin Qualification: Post-consumer recycled PP is qualified for melt flow index, impact strength, and colorability before it enters production, ensuring the recycled-content handle meets the same durability standard as virgin resin.
End-of-Life Handling Guide
- Grip the blade cartridge and pull firmly away from the handle body — no tools required, and no force beyond a normal firm tug.
- Rinse both the handle and the cartridge briefly to remove any shaving residue before placing in recycling.
- Place the PP handle in standard curbside plastics recycling (resin ID #5 stream) where accepted, or a specialty PP drop-off point.
- Place the separated stainless steel blade cartridge in metal recycling or a household sharps/blade collection point per local guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this razor actually accepted by curbside recycling, or is that just a marketing claim?
The mono-material PP handle is molded specifically to match the resin identification code (#5) that most municipal curbside programs already accept for polypropylene. Because the handle contains no embedded metal spring and no second-resin grip overmold, it does not trigger the contamination flags that cause most conventional razor handles to be rejected at material recovery facilities. Acceptance still depends on the local program's specific rules, which is why we also support specialty PP take-back partnerships for brands that want a guaranteed recovery channel.
What is the difference between 30%, 50%, and 80% PCR content?
These figures describe what percentage of the handle's PP resin is sourced from post-consumer recycled material rather than virgin petroleum-based plastic. Higher PCR percentages reduce virgin plastic consumption and typically carry a stronger sustainability claim, but require tighter resin qualification because recycled feedstock has more batch-to-batch variability in melt flow and color consistency. We qualify each tier separately and can advise on the right balance of environmental claim strength versus cosmetic/performance consistency for your target market.
Does removing the TPE grip material affect how the razor feels in hand?
The molded-in texture pattern is engineered specifically to replicate the friction and hand-feel benefits of a soft-touch grip using surface geometry alone — a series of raised ribs and dimples positioned at the primary contact points of the hand. In wet-grip testing this molded texture performs comparably to a light TPE overmold, though it will not have the same soft, compressible feel as a full rubberized grip; brands prioritizing a premium rubberized hand-feel over recyclability should consider our standard (non-mono-material) handle range instead.
Can the blade cartridge itself be recycled, or only the handle?
Yes. The blade cartridge housing and blades are stainless steel, which is broadly accepted in metal recycling streams once separated from the plastic handle. Because household sharps and blade collection rules vary by municipality, we recommend consumers check local guidance for razor blade disposal specifically, separate from general metal recycling.
Do you provide documentation we can put on retail packaging?
Yes. We supply GRS (Global Recycled Standard) chain-of-custody documentation for the PCR content tier you select, along with resin identification and material composition data. This documentation is intended to support substantiated recyclability and recycled-content claims on your packaging, which we recommend reviewing against the specific labeling regulations of your target retail market.
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