Circular economy
OUR COMMITMENT
We aim to move progressively from a linear model (using scarce resources that cannot be easily reused or recycled) to a circular one (which uses low-impact or recycled materials and has an end-of-life solution) for the Dunelm branded products that we sell. To achieve this we must embed circular thinking into our product development process – bringing on board our suppliers, and considering the whole lifecycle of products following the improve, innovate and advocate approach.
Circular Economy
PRODUCT CIRCULARITY
Our products have always been designed with quality, choice and value in mind; we now also consider sustainability and circularity.
Circular Economy
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING (ENVIRONMENTAL)
To achieve our targets to reduce carbon emissions and water usage we need to change the materials used in our products and the manufacturing process throughout the whole supply chain.
Circular Economy
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING (ETHICAL)
We require our suppliers to provide safe and legal working conditions for the people who work for them, and we do not permit any form of exploitation.
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PLASTICS AND PACKAGING
We cannot eliminate all packaging but are committed to reducing its environmental impact by using less packaging, better packaging and aiming for a fully closed packaging loop.
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TAKE-BACK SERVICES
We aim to make it as easy as possible for our customers to dispose of unwanted homewares items and are working on a growing range of take-back solutions across our major product ranges.
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RESPONSIBLY SOURCING POLICIES
All Dunelm branded suppliers must work towards our ’preferred’ higher standards as set out in our ‘more responsibly sourced’ policies for cotton and timber. We also have policies for palm oil and animal welfare.
Responsible cotton policy
Responsibly sourced cotton basis of reporting policy
Responsible timber policy
Responsible animal welfare policy
Responsible palm oil sourcing policy