The Writing Devices Free Recycling Programme is an in-store service that permits prospects to usher in any kind of pen for recycling throughout all of Ryman’s 190 shops – from St Andrews to Penzance Excessive Streets, making it simpler for individuals to do their half and recycle. The programme is sponsored by BIC as a part of its sustainability programme “Writing the Future, Collectively ™”, with the programme logistics and recycling managed by TerraCycle.
Not solely does this scheme profit the atmosphere, however it additionally advantages charity. For each kilo of pens collected and shipped to TerraCycle for recycling, Ryman earns TerraCycle factors, that are redeemed as charity donations. Since 2019 Ryman is proud to share that over £34,000 has been raised which might be shared equally with Ryman’s charity companions Starlight Kids’s Basis UK, the British Dyslexia Affiliation and Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
Commenting on this sustainability success, Proprietor & Chairman of Ryman, Theo Paphitis, mentioned: “I’m very proud that Ryman has been capable of do its bit and make a optimistic affect on such a significant difficulty by recycling over 3.5 million pens since 2019 in partnership with BIC and TerraCycle. Not solely has this profitable collaboration rescued the equal of 35 tonnes of waste from landfills, however it has additionally raised over £34,000 for our charity companions within the course of – an actual win-win, and I do know we’re not stopping there!”
To rejoice UK Recycle Week 2024 and this momentous achievement, Ryman can also be providing prospects a ten% low cost on BIC pens (phrases and circumstances apply) after they recycle their previous pens in-store between the 14th and twentieth of October 2024.
TerraCycle CEO & founder Tom Szaky commented: “Many waste merchandise, together with writing devices, are technically recyclable however aren’t recycled through municipal kerbside recycling as a result of complexity and price of recycling. Some individuals may suppose {that a} single pen is insignificant however when you add up all of the pens getting used it provides as much as a substantial quantity. We’re subsequently delighted to collaborate with Ryman with their shops appearing as a community of public entry drop off areas throughout the UK for members of the general public to have the ability to recycle their pens. To have saved over 3.5 million pens from landfill and raised £34,000 for charity since 2019 is an actual achievement!”
