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Recycling old tech: Co-op to install ‘buy-back kiosks’ in 20 stores
October 11, 2021
Co-op is providing an in-store service for recycling old tech, which pays consumers for dropping off their devices in dedicated kiosks.
Yes to recycling: Nestle helps fund new facility for hard-to-recycle plastics
September 23, 2021
Nestlé UK & Ireland invests in Scotland-based firm, Yes Recycling, which aims to process hard-to-recycle plastics.
‘Choose to Give Back’: Adidas resale platform arrives
October 19, 2021
Adidas resale platform launches in partnership with ThredUp, as the sports brand ramps up its sustainability agenda.
Online Clothing Bank: Oh Polly signs up to digital charity donation scheme
October 7, 2021
Oh Polly becomes first brand to sign up to The Salvation Army’s digital charity donation scheme, The Online Clothing Bank.
Electric vehicles in retail: Tesco and EO Charging announce new partnership
October 12, 2021
EO Charging helps accelerate growth of electric vehicles in retail with new deal to power Tesco’s fleet of home delivery vans.
Wind power: Rewe Group energy provider signs 10-year CPPA with windfarm operator
September 20, 2021
German retail group Rewe’s central energy provider signs ten-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with windfarm operator Ørsted.
Reusable packaging: Tesco brings Loop service into ten stores
September 13, 2021
Tesco brings Loop reusable packaging tie-up to stores, and introduces advisers in the aisles to help educate consumers about the process.
Reverse vending: Lidl Ireland kick-starts deposit return scheme
September 6, 2021
Lidl Ireland launches deposit return scheme in Glenageary store, with use of a reverse vending machines for plastic bottles and aluminium cans.
Green goals: THG details ambitious sustainability strategy
October 13, 2021
THG – previously The Hut Group – maps out sustainability strategy, including ambition to offset entire historical emissions by 2030.
UN Global Climate Action Awards: Retailers among the winners
October 8, 2021
Taylors of Harrogate, ICA Gruppen and House of Baukjen receive Climate Neutral Now accolade at UN Global Climate Action Awards.
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October 2021
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