Some brands are now making it easier to recycle things.
Apple
Return your old Apple device and, if it's still serviceable and can be refurbished, you could receive an Apple Store Gift card (value depending on device) to put towards a newer model. If the item cannot be refurbished, Apple will recycle it and recover some of the materials.
Currys PC World
Run a similar scheme for old phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches and electricals such as toasters and kettles.
Levi's
Drop off clean, unwanted garments or shoes at branches and receive a voucher for 10% off full-priced clothing in store.
Lush
Return five of the little black pots that some products come in to any store and receive a free face mask. The pots are ground down and turned into new packaging.
Tesco
Earn Tesco Clubcard points by returning empty inkjet cartridges (via Freepost) to The Recycling Factory (therecyclingfactory.com/Tesco/)or use the scheme to donate to Tesco Charity Partners. Only certain cartridges are eligible for Clubcard points, but all are accepted for recycling.
Boots Opticians
If you wear disposable contact lenses, return the blister pack and foil cover as well as the used lenses themselves. Drop off at any Boots Opticians stores and some independent opticians across the UK (terracycle.co.uk/en-GB/brigades/acuvue)
Walkers crisps
Has its own crisp packet recycling scheme. It accepts crisp packets from any brand, which can be dropped off at a collection point (find them at walkers.co.uk/recycle). Or start a workplace collection and have them picked up by courier once you've collected 400 packets or more. After shredding, the packets are use to make products such as outdoor furniture, trays and flooring.
Coffee chains
The plastic lining on'paper' cups requires specialist recycling. Most cafes are happy to make your drink in your own reusable mug and some offer a discount when you do.
Source: Good Housekeeping, June 2019