let’s make a difference
Sustainable workshops & events
7th September: Join our free Sustainable Grow Your Greens Workshop with Dorset Mind—plant, craft, and grow from 10am – 12pm.
28th September: Don’t miss our Sustainable Craft Fair with Buttons & Bows Events
Tote bag competition
Enter our Tote Bag Design Competition. Unleash your creativity! The winning design will be transformed into a reusable tote bag. Send us a photo of your sketch to info@castlepointshopping.co.uk or via direct message on Facebook or Instagram.
Art Exhibit
Starting 13th September: Discover the 26ft Bottle Tree and Jellyfish sculptures outside M&S, crafted by local artist Robert Marshall. We will have Wanda the Waste Warrior from the Final Straw Foundation with us. Here you can drop off your plastic bottles which we will reuse to recreate something for our local community.
Join our free sustainability trail
Starting 13th September: Take part in our Digital Sustainability Trail. Begin at the Bottle Tree outside M&S, scan the QR code, and follow the clues to win a sustainable prize!
Plastic bottle display and bottle bank
Later this month: To visually show an average persons lifetime plastic bottle usage, we will display 4,000 plastic bottles around the centre.
Eco Actions at Castlepoint
Discover the sustainable steps we’ve implemented to significantly reduce our environmental impact.
Retailer Initiatives
Boots
Turn your empties into points with Boots! Bring your empty beauty and wellness product packaging to any Boots store and earn Advantage Card points. Let’s divert waste from landfills and make recycling rewarding!H&M
Clean out your wardrobe for a cause! Drop off any unwanted clothes, shoes, or textiles at H&M and receive a voucher for your next purchase. Every thread counts towards a more sustainable world.M&S
Marks & Spencer makes every outfit count with Plan A! Recycle your old clothes at M&S stores in partnership with Oxfam, and explore sustainable clothing lines. Each purchase supports a greener future. Join in making sustainable choices this September.New Look
Old is the new new at New Look! Bring back your worn-out wear for recycling and score discounts on fresh, recycled fashion lines. Fashion comes full circle here!Next
Dive into sustainable style at Next! The commitment to 100% sustainable cotton by 2025 means better fashion choices for everyone. Discover the range made from eco-friendly materials.Costa Coffee
Bring your reusable cup to Costa Coffee and save on every drink, every day! Help reduce waste by bringing any brand of takeaway cup for recycling. Small changes lead to big differences.Starbucks
Save deliciously with Starbucks and Too Good To Go! Grab a Magic Bag of surplus pastries and drinks at a discount before they go to waste. Taste the goodness of sustainability!Hotel Chocolat
Indulge sustainably with Hotel Chocolat! Experience ethically sourced chocolates and efforts to reduce packaging waste. Treat yourself and the planet!Asda
Asda is stepping up! From reducing plastic in packaging to supporting local farmers, Asda is committed to making shopping sustainably a reality. Shop and support a greener future!Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is dedicated to fighting food waste and improving energy efficiency in all stores. Learn about the latest initiatives and how every little helps in preserving our planet.JD Sports
Step up sustainably with JD Sports! Check out the range featuring footwear made from recycled materials, including the innovative Nike Move to Zero line. Choose kicks that care for the planet as much as they do for your performance.WHSmith
Got old pens and pencils? Don’t trash them—recycle at WHSmith! Join the stationery recycling programme and help supply schools and organisations with the tools they need. Be part of the solution!