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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The beauty recycling scheme that'll bag you a tenner – and how to get 50% cashback on new products too
Plus, how to boost your Tesco Clubcard points TOP MARKS The beauty recycling scheme that'll bag you a tenner – and how to get 50% cashback on new products too Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WE'RE all looking for ways to save a bit of extra cash these days, especially with the cost of living on the rise. But what if you could earn rewards while doing your bit for the planet? Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers are praising a recycling system that can earn you cash Credit: Getty That's exactly what Boots is offering with their Recycle at Boots scheme - a simple and rewarding way to handle those tricky beauty and healthcare empties that can't go in your regular recycling bin. While some bathroom items, like aerosols, glass jars, and full-sized shampoo bottles, can often be recycled at home, many products made from mixed or non-recyclable materials end up in landfill. That's where Boots comes in, giving shoppers an easy solution to recycle items that kerbside collections can't manage. Customers just need to download the Recycle at Boots app, scan their empties, and within 24 hours, the app will confirm whether the items are eligible for recycling or rewards. From toothpaste tubes to lotion pumps and travel-sized cosmetics, Boots makes dealing with hard-to-recycle bits effortless - and shoppers can earn rewards while they're at it. Shoppers are loving the initiative and taking advantage of the rewards. One TikTok user, who goes by the name 'Hyperfocus_rewards', shared her experience in a video captioned: 'It's basically 50% back on your £10 spend.' She revealed that she had 27 items approved for the recycling scheme, meaning she could exchange them for points. The scheme works by giving customers £5 worth of points on their Advantage card when they recycle five qualifying items and spend £10 in store. The TikToker explained that her basket full of recycling goods will earn her £25 worth of points - making it not just eco-friendly but wallet-friendly too. First look inside revamped Scots Boots store with Fenty and Kylie Cosmetics stands - hundreds of customers can get freebies The Recycle at Boots scheme accepts products such as toothpaste tubes, lotion pumps, and small cosmetics like mascaras or travel minis. This programme is making recycling effortless while rewarding shoppers for their eco-friendly efforts. 2 It's an easy way to stack up the points on your Boots Advantage card Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The beauty recycling scheme that'll bag you a tenner – and how to get 50% cashback on new products too
WE'RE all looking for ways to save a bit of extra cash these days, especially with the cost of living on the rise. But what if you could Advertisement 2 Shoppers are praising a recycling system that can earn you cash Credit: Getty That's exactly what Boots is offering with their Recycle at Boots scheme - a simple and rewarding way to handle those tricky beauty and healthcare empties that can't go in your regular recycling bin. While some bathroom items, like aerosols, glass jars, and full-sized shampoo bottles, can often be recycled at home, many products made from mixed or non-recyclable materials end up in landfill. That's where Boots comes in, giving shoppers an easy solution to recycle items that kerbside collections can't manage. Customers just need to Advertisement READ MORE ON BOOTS From toothpaste tubes to lotion pumps and travel-sized cosmetics, Boots makes dealing with hard-to-recycle bits effortless - and shoppers can earn rewards while they're at it. Shoppers are loving the initiative and taking advantage of the rewards. One TikTok user, who goes by the name ' She revealed that she had 27 items approved for the recycling scheme, meaning she could exchange them for points. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive The scheme works by giving customers £5 worth of points on their Advantage card when they recycle five qualifying items and spend £10 in store. The TikToker explained that her basket full of recycling goods will earn her £25 worth of points - making it not just eco-friendly but wallet-friendly too. First look inside revamped Scots Boots store with Fenty and Kylie Cosmetics stands - hundreds of customers can get freebies The Recycle at Boots scheme accepts products such as toothpaste tubes, lotion pumps, and small cosmetics like mascaras or travel minis. This programme is making recycling effortless while rewarding shoppers for their eco-friendly efforts. Advertisement 2 It's an easy way to stack up the points on your Boots Advantage card Credit: Alamy How to boost your Tesco Clubcard points The Sun's consumer editor Lynsey Barber explains how you can earn extra points on top of your grocery shop. I'm never without my Clubcard when popping in to Tesco. Not only do I earn points every time I shop, but it also means i get the lowest prices which the supermarket offers to members of its loyalty scheme. But there are plenty of other ways to maximise my points beyond just shopping in-store or online. Here are some way to supercharge your Clubcard balance and get the most out of your rewards. Happy saving! Ovo Energy Points offer : 2,500 free Clubcard points Requirements : Must be an Ovo customer paying by Direct Debit with a smart meter How to claim : Link your Ovo and Tesco Clubcard accounts Value: £25 in Tesco vouchers, or up to £50 with Clubcard Reward Partners Esso Stations with Tesco Express Points offer: 1 point for every £3 spent on fuel How to claim: Present your Clubcard at the till when paying Vauxhall Cars Points offer : 50,000 Clubcard points with a new car purchase Requirements: Buy a new car from an Authorized Vauxhall New Car Retailer and provide your Clubcard number Value: £500 in Tesco stores, or up to £1,000 with partners Note: Points exceed the standard 30,000 limit per collection period, so they'll appear in your next Clubcard statement Halfords Motoring Club Premium Points offer: 500 Clubcard points Cost: £49/year or £4.99/month for membership Additional benefits: Free MOT, 10-point car checks, 5% off motoring products, and a £10 welcome voucher Inkjet Recycling Points offer: Up to 125 points per recycled cartridge How to claim: Use recycling envelopes available in-store or within Tesco ink cartridge packs Evri Parcel Sending Points offer: 1 point for every £1 spent How to claim: Enter your Clubcard number during the checkout process on Evri Tesco Products and Services Forecourts : 1 point for every 2 litres of fuel Marketplace: 1 point for every £1 spent on partner products Mobile: 1 point for every £1 spent with Tesco Mobile Bank Credit Cards: 1 point for every £4 spent using a Tesco Credit Card
Irish Examiner
12-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Life Hack: How to recycle your beauty empties and earn free replacements at the same time
We are marking Sustainability Month this May and while recycling is a non-negotiable for most of us, the hack I'm sharing this week is how to make the most of loyalty schemes that take hard-to-recycle beauty products off your hands for recycling, and offer points you can convert into free products to replenish your supplies. In recent years, we have all — thankfully — become more conscious of the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle. Recycling in particular is an area we are deeply familiar with, from sorting our household bins into waste, compost, glass and recycling, to taking part in the Re-Turn scheme over the past year. The Re-Turn scheme in particular has highlighted how recycling can help you to save money. For example, I add the money from my returned cans and bottles to a gift card for my local supermarket to make a family Christmas dinner feel free at the end of the year. While saving money is one very useful outcome, you can also be smart about your recycling in other ways, so it gets you free products to replace what you've been recycling. Here's how two big brands are incentivising customers to recycle their empty products. Boots CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY HUB Many products cannot be popped into your recycling bin due to being travel size, the materials they're made from and other factors. Wondering how best to recycle that mascara or lipstick tube? Or even your used toothpaste tube? Take the stress out of guessing and bring them to your local Boots. Recycle at Boot allows you to bring empty beauty, health, wellness, and dental products from any brand that can't be recycled at home while rewarding you for recycling. To take part and earn Advantage Card points, download the Recycle at Boots app and sign up. Upload images of your eligible recyclables, and once these are verified on the app, you can drop them off in your local store. Scan the QR code in the shop and deposit at least five items to instantly earn a reward voucher. With this voucher, you can earn 500 points when used with a spend of €10 or more. The scheme uses Scan2Recycle technology to help the environment and reward customers. It is aimed at hard-to-recycle products but will also accept most hard-to-recycle products sold in Boots stores. After dropping off the empties, they will be washed and sorted, ready for recycling into new usable products. Any remaining multi-material items will be recycled into Stormboard, a composite construction board material, similar to plywood, which has a lot of different uses. Organics will be processed through an industrial organics processor. Nothing goes to landfill, and nothing is incinerated. Sculpted by Aimee Aimee Connolly's popular makeup brand encourages the recycling of empty products through ReSculpted, helping customers earn points for the Beauty Club loyalty programme ( Members of this can earn points with purchases and other activities, including recycling empty makeup and skincare products. For every five empties you bring to them, you will earn 1,000 points, which can be redeemed on products, money off vouchers, and more. However, sheet masks and aerosols are not accepted for this. There is no need to rinse the packaging as long as there is no excess product inside. They can be returned by post, even if they have been cut up to use up every bit of the product inside. Pack the empties — at least five — and visit An Post Returns. Select Sculpted By Aimee from the retailer dropdown and choose ReSculpted as your reason for return. Enter your full name and email address, and remember to include a small note inside the parcel with your email and name to ensure you receive your Sculpted Rewards points. Products can also be recycled in-store. There is a recycling facility at their Grafton Street store for customers to recycle their used Sculpted by Aimee products and earn reward points. Read More Life Hack: How to clean forgotten areas like doors and skirting boards
