Walkers’ free crisp packet recycling scheme launches today – here’s how it works
It comes after hundreds protested against the firm's plastic packets by sending them in the post
CRISP giant Walkers is launching its free crisp packet recycling scheme today after hundreds protested against the firm's environmentally unfriendly bags.
Snack fans now have a way to send packets off to be recycled without enraging postal workers, after the Royal Mail had to urge people to stop sending packets back to the crisp firm in the post.
The free scheme, which is in partnership with recycling firm TerraCycle, allows crisp fans to drop off empty packets at hundreds of recycling points around the country. They will be at supermarkets, schools and village halls.
Alternatively, you can download a label from the and arrange to have the packets collected from your home by courier free of charge.
The packets will be sent to TerraCycle, which will clean and shred them before they are made into small plastic pellets. These can then be used to make items such as outdoor furniture, trays, roofing and flooring.
Walkers still plans to make its packaging 100 per cent recyclable, compostable or biodegradable by 2025.
2. Clean and collect packets: Make sure your packets are as clean as possible before you recycle them. Then start collecting them. TerraCycle encourages families and schools to help each other collect them for recycling.
3. Find a collection point: Drop off packets at across the country.
4. Or arrange a free pick-up: Alternatively, visit the , download a recycling label and arrange a courier to pick them up from your house or school free of charge.
Meanwhile Mr Gove added: “As the custodians of our planet, we must take action now to protect our oceans and wildlife from single-use plastic pollution.
Walkers isn't the only firm to join the war on waste.
You can now buy beer made from Kellogg's Cornflakes as the cereal giant is working with a brewery to reduce waste.
Meanwhile sandwich firms are set to be hit by a new tax to cut down on plastic waste.
Michael Gove has also announced that leftover food from supermarket giants will be turned into millions of meals for the poor.
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