Media library

Welcome to Reconomy’s Media Library; a collection of informative, fascinating, and fun video resources all about Reconomy, our colleagues, customers, the varied services we provide, and the impact we make.

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How M&S is Scaling Take-Back, Repair and Reuse

Thread Talks

In this episode of Thread Talks, part of the Circular Soundbites podcast, host Aimée Campanella, Reconomy’s Development Director for Textiles EPR, is joined by Katherine Beacham, Head of Raw Materials, Packaging and Sustainability at Marks & Spencer.

Katherine has spent 14 years at M&S, moving from fabric technologist to leading raw materials, packaging, and now ethical and responsible sourcing. In this conversation, she takes us through M&S’s journey from Shwopping, the UK’s first clothing takeback scheme, launched in 2008 with Oxfam, to Another Life, the retailer’s current circularity programme spanning rewear, repair, resale and recycling.

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Circular Soundbites

Circular Soundbites is the place to hear from the people shaping what’s coming next within the many industries and sectors Reconomy reaches. We’ll be talking to key industry experts and insiders, offering up real, practical insight on everything connected to the circular economy.

Thread Talks: From Rag Trade to Circular Systems

In this episode of Thread Talks, part of the Circular Soundbites podcast from Reconomy, host Aimee Campanella, Development Director for Textiles EPR, travels to Glasgow to meet Owen Ritchie, Managing Director of Clyde Recycling, as the family business marks its 40th anniversary.

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EPR Now: California's new Source Reduction Requirements

This episode of the Circular Soundbites "EPR Now" series covers California's new EPR source reduction rules. Environmental Compliance Coordinator Kristen Kelly explains key requirements, compliance pathways, and what producers need to do next to meet ambitious packaging reduction targets.

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EPR Now: North America’s May 31st Packaging EPR Deadline

This episode of Circular Soundbites is part of our series “EPR Now.” In it, CEO of Reconomy’s comply division, Patrick Wiedemann, offers context surrounding the current situation producers face as they race to comply with packaging reporting deadlines.

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Thread Talks: Driving circularity through collaboration

In this episode of Circular Soundbites: Thread Talks, Anaïs De Bergeyck, Policy Officer for Sustainable Businesses at Euratex, shares a Europe-wide perspective on how organisations can move beyond ambition and start delivering circular outcomes at scale.

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Thread Talks: Policy and aligned regulation

In this episode, Ava Kenny-Colwell from UKFT shares key insights on global textile regulations, what brands need to prepare for, and how to drive real circularity while staying compliant.

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Thread Talks: Building the backbone of circular textiles

The first episode in Circular Soundbites’ Thread Talks series features Alan Wheeler, one of the UK’s leading voices in textile recycling and circular policy.

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#CloseTheGap

#CloseTheGap is our rallying cry to all businesses. It reflects our unwavering commitment to closing the circularity gap, thereby protecting the Earth’s natural resources.

Reconomy X Bower partnership

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#CloseTheGap - The circularity gap

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Closing the Circularity Gap with Wolves Women

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#CloseTheGap: Let's talk about the future #CloseTheGap

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Driving circularity in construction

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Driving circularity in grocery #CloseTheGap

Driving circularity in grocery

Driving Circularity in Fashion #CloseTheGap

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Circular economy

Discover how Reconomy is enabling the circular economy, which has the power to reduce business costs, improve efficiencies, strengthen brand reputation, and actively supports the protection of our global ecosystem.

The Circular Economy explained for business in 5 minutes

In this video, we explain what the circular economy is, how it compares to the traditional linear model, and why it matters for businesses, sustainability, and the future of global supply chains.

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What is Earth Day and what is the 2026 theme?

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about Earth Day 2026 and why it matters.

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Reconomy’s 2025 Sustainability Report and refreshed Sustainability Strategy

Hear from Diane Crowe, Group Sustainability Director, as we launch our 2025 Sustainability Report with a refreshed strategy,

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Introducing circulab

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Launching our 2024 Sustainability Report

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Discussing Earth Overshoot Day

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Supporting our customers

Learn how Reconomy is delivering real-world benefits for our customers, helping them to make smarter, faster sustainability decisions, that reduce waste and recover resources.

Tilbury Douglas Waste Plastic Initiative

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McDonald’s circular store refurbishment

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Liverpool Cathedral's mission towards zero waste

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Partnering with Chester Zoo to achieve zero waste

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Bucks Recycling Partnership

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ReBound – Turn returns into revenue

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Events and webinars

At Reconomy, we’re always happy to share our knowledge and encourage more businesses to think circular. Explore a selection of the latest events and webinars, attended or delivered by Reconomy and our brands.

Webinar: Navigating Textile EPR in the EU

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Webinar: Spain’s Draft Textile EPR Decree

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Think Circular Live

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Webinar: Navigating Textiles EPR and the EU Waste Directive

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Our culture

Reconomy has built a culture where our colleagues can thrive. Learn more about the opportunities we provide, from volunteering and wellbeing activities, through to regular social events.

Exec Team Volunteering with Shropshire Wildlife Trust

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Reconomy’s 30th Birthday Summer Party

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Valpak Summer Party 2025

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