M&S launches electronics recycling scheme
Marks & Spencer has partnered with ShP Limited to offer a new programme aimed at helping UK householders recycling unwanted electrical items.
Joining together with ShP Limited recycling firm, the popular UK retailer will offer gift vouchers to anyone that recycles an item via their new website programme. The website will seek to reduce the millions of tonnes of e-waste mounting in the UK every year.
According to Dave Hughes, director for M&S Direct, existing technology advances so quickly, that items are becoming redundant faster and faster as people upgrade to new electronics. He added that by recycling these unwanted or outdated gadgets, consumers can reduce the number of items sent to landfill earning money-saving vouchers at Marks & Spencer or donating the money to a charitable cause.
M&S’ new initiative will take any unwanted electronics such as MP3 players, laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras and satnavs. Customers can visit the newly launched website to receive a free quote on their item. M&S will even recycling items that have no value for free.
Currently on the site, items like the Apple iPhone 3G can be recycled for a £147 voucher to the popular supermarket chain. The Nokia N97 is also earning top dollar for recycling, going for £131.
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