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There’s A Place For You To Make A Difference With Dragon Master Initiative.

There are many ways you can get involved with our mission outside of directly donating to the cause. If you’d like to devote your time or resources towards revolutionizing cancer research and treatment, see the ways you can engage below.

Volunteer Or Intern With  Dragon Master Initiative

To achieve our mission, it’s all hands on deck. We’re always looking for bright, motivated individuals to help Dragon Master Initiative meet its goals. See the roles we’re looking to fill below and contact us at the form to apply for an opportunity.

We are currently seeking the following:

  • Fundraising Event Coordinator
  • Record Keeper
  • Office Coordinator
  • Project-based volunteers (ages 14 & up)
  • Summer Interns

Volunteer or Intern Interest Form

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Register For An Upcoming Event

Dragon Master Initiative has a variety of events to get involved with that benefit our cause directly. Check often to see what we have going on in your community, or set up an event in your community!

Register for an Event

Recycle For Research With The Dragon Master Initiative

Make the world greener and fight cancer at the same time! Recycle hair care, skin care, and cosmetic containers. Collect your empty containers to recycle and ship them to a recycling center, free of charge. By recycling eligible products in our program, the Dragon Master Initiative receives credits based on the volume of recycled packaging that can be used towards additional funding for our initiative. To participate, please follow these steps:

1

Choose the Program

Choose the Program(s) You Want to Participate In
2

Collect Your Recyclable Products

Collect Your Recyclable Product (minimums vary by type - check each brand’s product information below for details)
3

Request your shipping label

Request your shipping label from recycling@dragonmaster.org or locate a recycling drop-off near you.

Herbal Essences

You can recycle all Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner bottles and caps, hair mist bottles and pumps, flexible plastic tubes and closures, and color and hair treatment packets to benefit our cause! Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

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Please note – Aerosol containers are not recyclable through the program.

Program Details

  • There are no weight minimums on this program.
  • Once you’ve collected the product packaging you’d like to send, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location.

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do.

Tom’s of Maine Natural Care

You can recycle all-natural care products and packaging including mouthwash bottles and caps, toothbrushes, deodorant containers and caps, soap packaging, floss containers, and toothpaste tubes and caps to benefit our cause! Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

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Special Requirements:  4 LB Minimum (not including the weight of the box)

Program Details

  • To earn points with our partner company, you’ll need to send in 4 lbs or more at a time (not including the weight of the box).
  • Once you’ve collected the 4 lbs of empty natural care packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box to ship.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location.

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do, but the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight. There must be a minimum of 4 lbs of recycling for us to get credit for the shipment. We recommend adding about 1 lb for most boxes big enough for shipping. You can mail more than 4 lbs – just not less.

Colgate® Oral Care

You can recycle toothpaste containers, toothbrushes, and floss containers to benefit our cause! Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center! This program will accept any brand of oral care recycling.

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You can recycle toothpaste containers, toothbrushes, and floss containers to benefit our cause! Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center! This program will accept any brand of oral care recycling.

Special Requirements: 2 LB Minimum (not including the weight of the box)

Please note – Electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes, and/or their parts are not recyclable through the program

Program Details

  • To earn points with our partner company, you’ll need to send in 2 lbs or more at a time (not including the weight of the box).
  • Once you’ve collected the 2 lbs of empty oral care packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location.

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do, but the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight. There must be a minimum of 2 lbs* of recycling for us to get credit for the shipment. We recommend adding about 1 lb for most boxes big enough for shipping. You can mail more than 2 lbs – just not less. (*This minimum applies to the Colgate Oral Care Packaging Program only, if you’re participating in one of our other recycling lines check that page for more information.)

Do I have to collect only Colgate®-branded products?

Nope, for our Colgate® Oral Care program, you can collect any brand of oral care product waste.

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Performance Nutrition or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.

Febreze Air Care

All brands of air freshener cartridges and plugs, packaging/flexible film, and trigger heads can be donated to support our cause. There is no weight maximum for the donations to benefit the Dragon Master Initiative.

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Program Details

  • All brands of air freshener cartridges and plugs, packaging and flexible film and trigger heads can be sent in and/or dropped off.
  • Once you’ve collected the 2 lbs of empty oral care packaging contact us, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do, but the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight. There must be a minimum of 2 lbs* of recycling for us to get credit for the shipment. We recommend adding about 1 lb for most boxes big enough for shipping. You can mail more than 2 lbs – just not less. Check out our resources tab for a quick way to make a collection box. (*This minimum applies to the Colgate Oral Care Packaging Program only, if you’re participating in one of our other recycling lines check that page for more information.)

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Performance Nutrition or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.

ARM & HAMMER™ and OXICLEAN™ Pouch

You can recycle ARM & HAMMER™ and OXICLEAN™ plastic pouches through this program to benefit our cause. Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

Donated items must weigh 1 LB Minimum (not including the weight of the box)

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Program Details

  • For this program, shipments can be any size – but it’s still a good idea to collect and send in batches (your shipment must weigh over 1 LB for Dragon Master to receive donation credits).
  • Once you’ve collected your empty packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do, but the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight. There must be a minimum of 2 LBS* of recycling for us to get credit for the shipment. We recommend adding about 1 LB for most boxes big enough for shipping. You can mail more than 2 LBS – just not less. Check out our resources tab for a quick way to make a collection box. (*This minimum applies to the Colgate Oral Care Packaging Program only, if you’re participating in one of our other recycling lines check that page for more information.)

Can I only collect Arm & Hammer and OxiClean products?

Yes, for this program you can only recycle those two name-brand products.

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Performance Nutrition or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.

RB Health & Nutrition

You can recycle empty packaging from all brands of vitamins, minerals, and supplements; cough, cold, and flu medicine; sexual well-being, personal care, and foot care products; and infant formula and child nutrition to benefit our cause! Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

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Special Requirements:  No Weight Minimum

Recyclable Products

  • The following can be recycled for this program:
    • Vitamins, minerals, and supplements packaging including blister packs, tubes, bottles, caps, lids, cans, boxes
    • Sexual health and well-being packaging including tubes, bottles, caps, lids, wrappers, cans, boxes
    • Cough, cold, flu, sore throat, and nasal care packaging including​: blister packs, tubes, bottles, spray bottles, caps, lids
    • Infant formula and child nutrition packaging including tubs, bottles, caps, lids, cans, boxes
    • Personal care and foot care packaging including tubes, bottles, caps, lids, plastic packaging
  • Once you’ve collected your empty packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do.

Can I only collect certain brands of products?

No, packaging from any brand of vitamin, mineral, supplement, cough, cold, and flu medicine, sexual health and well-being products, personal care and foot care, and infant formula and child nutrition can be recycled with this free, national recycling program.

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Performance Nutrition or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.

Performance Nutrition

You can recycle empty performance nutrition packaging through this program to benefit the Dragon Master Initiative. Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

Special Requirements:  No Weight Minimum

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Program Details

  • You can donate all brands of performance nutrition packaging including energy chews packets; energy gel packets; hydration, recovery, and energy drink mix stick packs and packets; GU Energy Gel 15-Serving pouches; and energy stroopwafel wrapper.
  • Once you’ve collected your empty packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do.

Can I only collect certain brands of products?

No, for our Performance Nutrition program you can collect any brand of performance nutrition packaging.

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Gerber Recycling or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.

Royal Canin

You can recycle Royal Canin pet food packaging to help our cause. Collect your empty containers to recycle. You can then ship them or drop them off at your local recycling center!

Special Requirements: 2 LB Minimum (not including the weight of the box)

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Program Details

  • To earn points with our partner company, you’ll need to send in at least 2 lbs at a time (not including the weight of the box).
  • Once you’ve collected at least 2 lbs of empty oral care packaging, use this form to request a free shipping label.
  • Be sure to place all your empty containers in one box.
  • Containers should be empty (all excess product removed) and dry. There is no need to clean the containers, but if you do, rinse them out and be sure they are dry before you drop them in your box for shipment.
  • You can ship your empty products in any box, but remember the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight.
  • Once you’ve submitted your form, we’ll email you the UPS shipping label and you can drop your box off at any UPS location

FAQs

Can anyone participate in the program?

At this time, this program is available to anyone in the 48 contiguous United States.

Do I need to clean the waste before I send it in?

No, you do not need to clean the items before sending them in. However, please remove as much of the remaining product as possible before shipping. Keep in mind, UPS will not accept dripping packages, so make sure your waste is dry before shipping.

Do I have to ship in a specific type of box?

Any box will do, but the box weight does not count toward the recyclable weight. There must be a minimum of 2 lbs* of recycling for us to get credit for the shipment. We recommend adding about 1 LB for most boxes big enough for shipping. You can mail more than 2 lbs – just not less.

Can I mix (and mail in) products from another recycling program?

Unfortunately, no. If you’re collecting for another program, like our Performance Nutrition or Colgate® Oral Care, you’ll need to send those in separately and meet each category’s minimum.