Deloitte encouraging employees to recycle tech for free through Currys Cash for Trash and trade-in initiatives

Currys is supporting Deloitte’s new Recycle for Good launch, enabling the latter’s 25,000 UK people to recycle their old tech and electricals at the former’s stores. 

Deloitte is encouraging its people to do so for free through Currys Cash for Trash and trade-in initiatives. By doing so, they will also receive at least a £5 Currys voucher, regardless of where and when the tech was originally purchased.

The UK retailer plans to then return some of the collected tech that might be reusable back to Deloitte, so the firm can donate it through its device donation scheme as part of its commitment to digital inclusion.

The collaboration builds upon Deloitte’s existing programme, which sees all its retired laptops recycled and donated to charities and schools. Deloitte says that it has thus far provided over 17,500 refurbished laptops to those who need them the most.

Lindsay Haselhurst, COO, Currys, says: “We are so excited to work with Deloitte on their important ‘Recycle for Good’ initiative. We are committed to reducing e-waste and educating customers on how to dispose their unwanted tech, responsibly. Through our well established Cash for Trash and trade-in programmes, we offer a convenient solution for Deloitte colleagues, to recycle their old tech and contribute to combatting the e-waste crisis."

Richard Houston, Deloitte UK Senior Partner and CEO, says: “Our Recycle for Good initiative with Currys allows us to turn old tech into new opportunities, ensuring that valuable devices don’t go to waste. Access to technology changes lives and by simply recycling their old tech, our colleagues are making a real difference to bridge the digital divide.”

Scott Butler, Executive Director, Material Focus, comments: “Our research has shown that the average household is holding even onto nearly ten unused tech items including mobile phones, laptops, iPads and games consoles. Unwanted tech, instead of being stashed unused in our homes can instead support those who have no access to technology. This initiative by Currys and Deloitte marks an important step towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.” 

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Green retail will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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