* This activity is carried out only in Japan.
Last Updated: 2008.02.26
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As a token of gratitude towards our customers
UNIQLO will conduct a regular "Thank You Recycling" campaign in March and September.*1
UNIQLO has always had a strong reputation for being involved in the entire process of product development from planning, manufacture through retail. And so we have always felt a keen responsibility to help facilitate the reuse of UNIQLO products that our customers no longer wear. We began a collection and recycling service for used UNIQLO fleeces in August 2001. We then expanded the scope for recycling to include all UNIQLO garments and conducted a one-month recycling trial in September 2006. As a result, we judged there was a need to offer a regular service, and we decided to provide a regular recycling operation each year during the months of March and September.
*1 The number 3 is pronounced in Japanese as "SUN," which is consider to be similar sound as Than of the word Thank, and The number 9 is pronounced in Japanese as "CUE." So putting March and September side by side in the number like "3, 9" creates the sound similar to "thank you."
UNIQLO performance on product recycling
1,220,000 items (as of September 30, 2007)
* Including the recycling of fleeces begun in September 2001.
A new leaflet for March 2008 campaign (620KB)
We conduct what we view to be an aggressive and significant reuse and recycling of used clothes collected from our customers. They are recycled into energy resources and fiber, or reused as relief clothing. We want to do every little bit that we can in order to contribute to our society, and to show our appreciation to our customers.
Overview of UNIQLO product recycling operation
| Collection period: | During March & September every year |
| * Our September recycling campaign of the year 2007 has been ended. (Sept.1 to Sept. 30). We sincerely appreciate for your kindest cooperation. The next recycling campaign will be held in March 2008 (Mar. 1 to Mar. 31). |
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| Collection location: | Any UNIQLO store in Japan (Accepted directly from the customer) |
| Valid items: | Any product sold in UNIQLO stores |
Requests to participating customers
Please limit items to clothing sold in UNIQLO stores.
(Please refrain from including clothing sold by other retailers).- Please bring items for recycling to your nearest UNIQLO store in person.
(Please do not send through the post). - Please make sure you have both items of any pair such as socks, etc.
- Please do not bring soiled or stained items.
- Please wash any items at home before bringing them into the store for collection.
Initiatives in the past
2007
- September
- March
2006
- September
* More about UNHCR and Japan Relief Clothing Center
We will continue to engage in All-Product Recycling Initiatives as an activity that is very meaningful from both aspects of environmental conservation and humanitarian support and that adds new value to clothing.
