Halfords Halifax: Retailer pilots product and packaging recycling scheme
November 16, 2021
Halfords Halifax pilots new recycling station, collecting used car parts, windscreen wipers, difficult-to-recycle plastic and more.
Recycling
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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.
Put a cork in it: Majestic Wine launches in-store recycling scheme
September 14, 2021
Majestic Wine launches in-store recycling scheme allowing customers to drop-off used corks which will then be used by The Eden Project.
Take-back scheme: Bulldog Skincare launches First Mile recycling tie-up
September 2, 2021
Bulldog Skincare launches a take-back scheme with First Mile, allowing consumers to recycle razor blades and white tubes.
Polystyrene recycling: Currys PC World stores to take back TV packaging
August 18, 2021
Dixons Carphone announces several sustainability initiatives, including a polystyrene recycling scheme across all Currys PC World stores.
Any empties? The Body Shop rolls out ‘Return, Recycle, Repeat’ scheme across UK
August 11, 2021
The Body Shop is collecting beauty and cosmetic empties in its stores as part of its ‘Return, Recycle, Repeat’ scheme.
Mask crusaders working overtime: Wilko extends facemask recycling scheme
August 5, 2021
Wilko extends in-store facemask recycling scheme, and estimates 400,000 masks will have been saved from landfill by the end of the initiative.
Pet food packaging: Pets at Home introduces recycling points in stores
August 5, 2021
Pets at Home introduces dedicated recycling points for flexible pet food packaging across its UK store estate.