Recycle Crisp Packets
Walkers offers a simple and free crisp packet recycling scheme, which accepts all brands. This is now the largest and fastest-growing scheme of its type in the UK, with more than 1,600 public drop-off locations nationwide.
6 billion packets of crisps are sold each year in the UK.
SourceBenefits
- A targeted solution for a previously difficult to recycle material
- Community centres and charities receive credits if you recycle with them
Challenges
- Does not tackle single-use plastic use
- Need to find a drop-off location near you
Making a difference
With over 1,600 public drop-off locations nationwide, Walker's recycling scheme has already recycled 33,908,317 crisp packets.