#NRF2021: Ikea sustainability manager on combatting overconsumption
January 21, 2021
Ikea’s sustainability manager speaks about her company’s attempts to become more circular – and ways of tackling overconsumption.
Recycling
News and features showing examples of recycling strategy in retail
Waste antidote: Medicine packaging recycling arrives in UK pharmacies
January 7, 2021
Little Packs, Big Impact marketing campaign kicks off with the aim of recycling empty medicine packaging via UK pharmacies.
New collection: Cancer Research UK stores launch battery recycling service
December 18, 2020
Cancer Research UK’s stores have launched a new used battery recycling service – and there is a charity donation incentive attached to the scheme.
Podback: Coffee pod recycling scheme to launch early 2021
November 27, 2020
Nespresso, Nescafé Dolce Gusto, and Tassimo – founding brands of a new coffee pod recycling scheme – call for other firms to jump on board.
Let’s go: AO Recycling ‘back to normal’ post Covid-19
November 24, 2020
Consumer electronics retail group AO World says its recycling division is back to “normal” operations, following pandemic disruption.
Waste not, want not: H&M new clothing collection made from waste materials
November 23, 2020
Clothing retailer H&M reveals autumn-winter fashion collection, made from waste materials and available for rental.
Lipstick effect: Boots launches new plastic recycling scheme in 50 stores
November 16, 2020
Boots launches new recycling facilities in 50 stores, rewarding shoppers for bringing back and disposing of used beauty product containers.
In the Looop: H&M ramps up garment-to-garment recycling
November 7, 2020
Garment recycling system ‘Looop’ helps H&M store in Sweden turn its customers’ unwanted clothing into new fashion items.
Supermarket sweep up: Asda superstore unveils recycling and refill stations
November 1, 2020
Asda unveils store in Leeds, featuring several product refill stations and recycling points to help consumers cut down on packaging waste.