‘Universal appetite for change’: Co-op stores to collect difficult-to-recycle plastics
July 9, 2021
Co-op announces in-store collection scheme for difficult-to-recycle plastics such as crisp packets, bread bags and pouches.
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Getting s**t done: Carrefour trials used nappy recycling collection scheme
June 18, 2021
Pampers, Carrefour and TerraCycle are piloting a nappy recycling collection scheme in and around the Paris region.
Plastic collection: Aldi latest grocer to trial new recycling scheme
May 20, 2021
Aldi is trialling soft plastic collection facilities in 20 stores across the north of England and east midlands.
Cycle economy: Halfords trials new bike recycling and resale scheme
May 17, 2021
Halfords trials bike recycling scheme in its stores, starting in Wales but with the potential for it to roll out UK-wide.
Supermarket service: Plastic bag and wrapping recycling coming to a store near you
May 14, 2021
Plastic bag and wrapping recycling collections expected to be in UK supermarkets nationwide by the end of the year.
Re-Fashion: Oliver Bonas unveils clothing recycling initiative
April 23, 2021
Gifts, homeware and fashion retailer Oliver Bonas announces clothing recycling partnership with Re-Fashion.
Upcycling update: Samsung helps customers turn old Galaxy phones into IoT devices
April 22, 2021
Samsung expands its Galaxy Upcycling programme, helping consumers turn their old phones into alternative-use IoT devices in the home.
‘Smell good, do good’: The Perfume Shop rewards customers for recycling
April 21, 2021
The Perfume Shop introduces additional incentives for customers to recycle used perfume bottles in its stores.
#GlobalRecyclingDay: Wrap announces retailer support for Recycle Week 2021
March 18, 2021
Co-op, Coca-Cola Great Britain, Danone, Ocado and Waitrose are the first retail businesses signed up to Wrap’s Recycle Week 2021.