Boots rolls out blister pack recycling scheme nationwide

Boots has rolled out a blister pack recycling scheme nationwide, following a successful regional pilot.

The recycling scheme for all medicine and vitamin blister packaging is now available in more than 800 of the retailer’s stores across the UK.

Members of the retailer’s Advantage Card loyalty programme can earn 100 points (worth £1) for every five empty blister packs when they drop them off at a participating store and spend a minimum of £5.

The roll out comes after Boots reported more than 170,000 customers signed up to its pilot scheme in selected stores across London and the Southeast last year.

It forms part of the retailer’s wider recycling initiative, where shoppers can also deposit five health and beauty empties in exchange for 500 Advantage Card points when they spend a minimum of £10.

Boots head of ESG Candice Smith said: “Taking medicines or vitamins in blister pack packaging is an essential part of everyday life for many of us – even more so during the winter when it is peak cough cold season.

“We know from our pilot scheme that people want a recycling solution for their empty blister packs, which is why we’re now making it available in towns and cities across the country.

“We look forward to seeing the recycled materials take on a new life as playground equipment and furniture.”

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