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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 earn rewards while doing your bit for the planet?
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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.
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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