Take-back and recycling points

The beauty industry is a source of joy for so many of us, helping people to look and feel their best. However, this currently comes at the cost of our planet. According to The Courage to Change report we produce more than 120bn units of packaging globally, much of which goes to landfill. In fact, our industry accounts for a whopping 1/3 of all landfill waste and 70% of our industry’s plastic waste is not recycled.

We can and must do better.
We urgently need to reimagine
and rethink for the future.

The Great British Beauty Clean Up

Find your nearest beauty product recycling point

As part of its industry-wide campaign, ‘The Great British Beauty Clean Up’, launching in March 2025, the British Beauty Council is pinpointing beauty recycling points offered by retailers and brands.

More and more UK beauty retailers and brands are providing ways for you to conveniently recycle your empties. Simply input your location into the finder below to find out where your closest beauty take-back recycling point is.

      As well as in-store recycling drop off points, many hair, beauty and wellness brands provide a return-by-post service. To find out if any of the brands you purchase from offer a return-by-post service, head to their website.

      Put your business on the map

      Are you a retailer or brand offering a take back scheme? Contact us today to add your locations to the map.

      Get involved in the Great British Beauty Clean Up

      Launching in March 2025, the initiative is the first cross-industry campaign to tackle beauty’s waste problem. If you are a retailer, brand or professional and want to get involved click the button to register your interest and download the toolkit.

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