Retailer Screwfix has enhanced its offering in refurbished power tools after a successful trial.
Keeping products in use for longer forms a key part of the company’s sustainability strategy, it said. In January, Screwfix began selling refurbished tools directly to customers and is now aiming to refurbish and sell 100,000 items this year.
John Mewett, CEO of Screwfix, said: “We know that our customers are already making sustainable choices and the success of this trial demonstrates the demand and importance in us minimising our environmental impact, while customers can enjoy the cost savings of buying refurbished tools.
“The decision to sell refurbished products directly through the Screwfix website not only helps reduce waste, but also supports us in achieving our goal of refurbishing and reselling returned power tools. This is another step on our journey to reducing our environmental impact.”
Screwfix said 83% of the waste it generates was recycled and turned into new materials last year, with 17% incinerated for energy.
Screwfix has also committed to purchasing exclusively green electricity for its entire store network and equipping 238 stores with air source heat pumps (ASHPs).