Our Environmental Policy

Running itself is one of the most eco-friendly sports – needing no premises or power sources, and only minimal equipment. As a company, while supplying you with the best gear to lessen the impact of running on your body, we also constantly strive to lessen our own environmental impact on the planet.

Of course, we’re not perfect. As the company evolves, and as new innovations become available, this will always be an ongoing process. Our commitment means keeping ourselves informed and all staff involved at each step.

Current Position

Mail Packaging

Our online orders are sent out in 100% recycled mailing sacks, sustainably-sourced paper bags or recycled cardboard boxes. Any protective padding is repurposed from our own incoming deliveries, including bubble wrap.

Running Shoe Recycling

We are no longer able to accept running shoes for recycling, due to difficulties with the logistics of moving them to recycle centres. However, we encourage our customers to use JogOn, a company that sorts shoes and then distributes through their partners. They partner with Evri so you can fill out a form on Evri’s site, print off a label, then drop your package at any Evri drop-off location. They charge a modest £2 for this service.

JogOn started as a Man with a Garage and the inspiration to save our discarded running shoes from landfill. A decade plus later, JogOn is working towards its aim to redistribute 1m pairs of running shoes.

Offices & Staff Areas

• Electricity is our sole source of energy; we do not use gas.
• Recycling points are available, and as much packaging as possible is recycled.
• Information is shared digitally whenever possible, to reduce paper waste from printing.
• All print cartridges and batteries are recycled after use.
• Cleaning products are eco-friendly and are bought in large containers to reduce packaging.
• Kitchens are available, allowing staff to bring or make their own meals, so as to reduce packaging from ready meals and take-aways.
• The drinking water tap is filtered so there is no need for bottled water.
• Toilet roll is sustainable and environmentally friendly.

WORKING WITH PRODUCT SUPPLIERS

One of our ongoing concerns is how the products we sell are manufactured. Each new season, we try to gain more information from suppliers on the environmental impact of materials used. Where possible we aim to pass this information on to you via product pages on this site, and through our stores. 

This is a complicated area, especially for shoes – as mentioned above, shoe manufacturing can use up to 40 different materials. But there is a lot of research and innovation going on out there, with each brand taking a slightly different approach. We hope to be able to provide clearer details for you in future, so you can make more informed decisions on what to buy. For more information, and the picks of the latest range, see Sustainable Running Shoes.

Clothing is a little more straightforward, and we’re seeing new improvements every season. For more information, and the picks of the latest range, see Sustainable Running Clothing.