Our Recycling and the Circular Economy section covers:
Within the section, we also assess how we reduce the impact of packaging – from online packaging to bags used in stores, we provide information on how we utilise fully recycled (and recyclable) packaging, while also ‘designing out waste’ via our famous JD draw-string bags, which represent one of the most visual examples of great design encouraging re-use.
We demonstrate how we have considered re-use vs degradable and compostable options, and the importance of prioritising functionality, purpose and data on environmental performance of packaging materials over the pursuit of ‘quick-win’ claims relating to changing materials.
More information about what we are doing to mitigate our impact on the environment can be found in our Annual Report.
Our Group commitments to recycling and the principles of ‘circularity’ extend beyond seeking recognition for achieving corporate standards.
We are conscious of the positive impact that resource has on reducing not just waste, but carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and logistics.
Over the last few years our Group has:
In summary, our approach to this area has transitioned from legacy ‘waste management’ and compliance, to one of strategic elimination of waste, and continuously reviewing our supply chain for opportunities for reducing or reusing materials and assets
To achieve long-term environmental benefits, we believe that consumers should be provided with more information and opportunity to extend the life of products via re-use, repair and recycling.
Support from consumers requires contributions from a variety of sources – from brand labelling to retailer support and (most importantly) by local and national government investing in appropriate recycling infrastructure.
From the Group perspective, we plan to increase the promotion of educational tools such as the ‘wheel’ infographic that we use to support our Private Label products
Recycle Wheel
