Green Retail World’s latest retail destination visit to check out greener retailing practices ‘in the field’, involved a trip to Marks & Spencer (M&S).
M&S has been collecting soft plastics from customers in its stores since 2019, and it is one of several food retailers offering collection bins for this ‘difficult-to-recycle’ plastic.
From crisp packets and sweet wrappers, to food tray film and carrier bags, M&S accepts a multitude of plastic that is not typically collected at curbside by local authorities. The material is taken to the retailer’s recycling facilities, and M&S says it is sorted, broken down, and then used to make other goods such as in-store fittings and furniture.
Check out this short video to hear editor Ben Sillitoe’s thoughts on the experience, and to see what the collection process entails.
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6 thoughts on “VIDEO: M&S’s in-store soft plastic recycling collections”
Can cat food pouches be recycled at M&S
Yes they can!
What about plastic chips used in their hampers, can they be recycled. Such a waste otherwise
Which M&S stores do this? Specifically does the store on Old Dover Rd, SE3 in London have one (I have never seen it?) And if it doesn’t WHEN will it be installed?
Hi, it is incorrect that M&S recycle soft plastics in store. They did but stopped this a few months ago. According to the Manager of my store in Cheltenham a memo went out to all stores nationwide to remove the bins? Very upsetting
Not sure of the above. Am in Stevenage store that has a variety of recycling options including soft plastics