In-store recycling: Tesco rolling out soft plastic collection points
March 10, 2021
Tesco commits to introduce in-store recycling collection points for soft plastics in all its large UK stores.
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Rewards for recycling: George at Asda launches clothing take-back scheme
March 1, 2021
George at Asda launches clothing take-back scheme which rewards customers for donating unwanted garments and textiles.
Electric avenue: Online retailers may be required to collect e-waste
February 26, 2021
The UK government is considering making it mandatory for online retailers and marketplaces, such as Amazon, to collect e-waste.
Polypropylene pilot: Sainsbury’s trials new in-store plastic recycling service
February 19, 2021
Sainsbury’s trials new plastic recycling service in its stores, giving customers a chance to responsibly dispose of polypropylene film.
Beauty product recycling: THG launches recycle:me service
January 28, 2021
Lookfantastic and Mankind parent company, THG, establishes new beauty product recycling scheme for UK consumers.
#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.
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.