Shave the future.
The Status Quo of the Razor Industry
The razor industry produces vast amounts of mostly non-recyclable fossil plastic waste worldwide. Every year, disposable razors alone generate nearly 60,000 tons of waste. The situation is hardly better with system razors: Those who replace their blades every three weeks contribute another 36,000 tons of non-recyclable plastic waste. In total, we are talking about 96,000 tons of fossil plastic waste per year. This waste often ends up in landfills—eventually contaminating soils and water bodies as microplastics, which enter our food chain and ultimately affect our health. When this waste is incinerated, it further increases the global CO₂ balance. To this day, razors remain far from sustainable.
There is only one solution: The use of fossil plastics must be consistently eliminated. This would solve both the issue of CO₂ emissions and microplastics. Fortunately, there are already approaches to manufacturing razor components, such as handles, from steel or bio-based materials like bamboo and seagrass. These are positive steps—every gram of fossil plastic replaced with bio-based or inorganic materials helps reduce CO₂ emissions and microplastic pollution.
For us, sustainability means considering the entire life cycle—from raw materials to the product, reuse, and disposal.
Below, we explain how Razeco’s bio-based shaving products can radically change the existing fossil plastic system without requiring you to change your shaving habits or compromise on a high-quality shave. Razeco offers you a sustainable, thorough shave that is also more affordable than fossil plastic alternatives.
What Makes Razeco Unique
As the first and only company worldwide, Razeco produces disposable razors and system razor cartridges from 99% bio-based material, completely free from fossil plastics. All other components (blades, system razor handle) are made from Swedish steel.
Our material, derived from renewable resources, is 99% bio-based and 99% CO₂-neutral in disposal.
It is certified by TÜV Austria with the highest 4-star classification according to EN 16640 under the OK-Biobased certification.
Where Does Our Material Come From?
The renewable raw materials used by Razeco are not cultivated specifically for our production but are obtained from biological waste from other industries. This avoids the primary criticism of renewable resources—that they compete with arable land—and instead promotes a sustainable circular economy.
Greenwashing and Trust in Sustainable Products
Aggressive greenwashing, particularly from companies whose products are made from fossil plastics, makes it difficult to build consumer trust in truly sustainable products. One of the most common criticisms from the fossil plastics industry against bio-based materials is the claim that they are "just another type of plastic—bioplastic."
While this statement is technically correct, what matters most is not the term plastic or polymer, but rather the origin of the underlying organic raw material, as it determines all key aspects of sustainability.
The Differences Between Bio-Based and Fossil-Based Materials
Bio-based materials come from renewable resources that previously absorbed CO₂ from the atmosphere and release it back at the end of their natural life cycle. This cycle is considered CO₂-neutral since no additional CO₂ is introduced into the atmosphere. Furthermore, bio-based materials are biodegradable over time, preventing fossil microplastic pollution. We explain the difference between biodegradable and bio-compostable materials in a separate blog post.
Fossil plastic, on the other hand, is made from petroleum, which was locked in the Earth's crust for an indefinite period before industrial extraction. When fossil plastic is processed and later incinerated, it releases additional CO₂ that was previously bound underground, increasing atmospheric CO₂ levels—meaning it is not CO₂-neutral.
If fossil plastic is not incinerated, it does not directly emit CO₂, but instead, it degrades uncontrollably, releasing microplastics into our environment. These microplastics infiltrate our food chain and ultimately our organs, remaining in the environment for centuries or even millennia without fully breaking down.
Research has now shown that fossil plastic contains up to 16,000 chemical compounds, many of which are linked to severe health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks), reproductive system disorders (infertility), neurodegenerative diseases (dementia, Alzheimer’s), and cancer affecting nearly all organ systems.
This highlights the dilemma of fossil plastic: If incinerated, it increases CO₂ emissions; if left to degrade, it creates harmful microplastics.
Proper Disposal – The Key to Sustainability
We deliberately avoid labeling our material as "biodegradable," even though it is, because this could promote improper disposal habits. Bio-based materials must be disposed of correctly—in our case, due to the integrated blades, this means disposal in household waste and incineration. While this might seem counterintuitive at first, it does not release additional CO₂, making it CO₂-neutral. Additionally, the separated steel blades are recycled for reuse in this process.
Sustainability and Price
You might be surprised to learn that sustainability and environmental protection do not necessarily mean higher prices at Razeco. We offer our products up to 50% cheaper than the plastic industry and completely eliminate the Pink Tax. We firmly believe that sustainability should be accessible to everyone—without compromise.
Sustainability and Skin Health
Gentle on the skin, free from harmful substances. We believe that high-quality blades and shaving foam are all you need for a smooth shave. That’s why we completely avoid gel strips in all our products.
Even though many well-known manufacturers market gel strips as “sensitive,” the truth is simple: They are not only unnecessary but also contain harmful, sometimes toxic, substances that can damage your skin and cause irritation—such as parabens, paraffins, or PEG (better known as microplastics). These have no place on your freshly shaved skin!