Take back

Marks & Spencer has expanded its beauty takeback scheme to an additional 60 stores, bringing the total to 100, as part of its goal to achieve net zero by 2040.  

Take back schemes encourage the donation, resale and reuse of fashion items and are part of the circular economy that aims to extend the life of textiles. Big businesses like John Lewis and emerging brands like Dancing Leopard are partnering with Salvation Army Trading Company to deliver in-store and online take back initiatives to their customers. Drapers finds out more.

Childrenswear retailer Mamas & Papas is expanding the use recycled materials within its own-brand items, including packaging and homeware.

UK fashion retailer River Island is expanding its clothing take-back scheme to 204 stores and has announced a series of upcycling workshops.

In celebration of the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards 2022 – in partnership with Isko – this short film takes you behind the scenes of three innovative fashion businesses that are leading the way in sustainability, featuring Nanushka, Raeburn and resale platform Thrift+.