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Removing plastic hangers from our baby ranges

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Removing plastic from baby hangers

We have transitioned most of our babywear range from single-use plastic hangers to fully recyclable, fibre-based cardboard alternatives, a project which was initiated in 2023.

We partnered with nominated packaging suppliers to ensure consistency, streamline sourcing, and deliver a solution that is both more environmentally sustainable and operationally efficient. The project also rationalised the hanger range contributing to supply chain efficiency.

By early 2024, the new hangers were rolled out across 17 markets. This scalable solution sets a vision for future packaging transformation for the business. The project reflects our continued focus on more sustainable packaging innovation.

From To Impact

Plastic hangers

Recycled cardboard hangers Reduced single-use plastic footprint
Labels on plastic hangers
Colour coding swing tags
Colour-coded sizing on card hangers Improved customer experience and easier to find size
Non-nominated packaging suppliers Nominated packaging model Streamlined supply chain and improved compliance and control 
Petroleum-based materials Fibre-based, recycled paper materials Avoiding unnecessary and problematic plastic in our supply chain

Fragmented hanger range

Rationalised, standardised hanger design Improved instore presentation