

GARMENT END OF LIFE
The Leo Cares initiative communicates the steps Leo Workwear are taking on sustainability and social responsibility all the way from garment design/conception through to the garments’ end of life.


GARMENTS TO DOG BEDS
A new end of life solution to recycle used Leo products. Creating something new from garments destined for landfill.
An easy, and all-UK based solution:
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Arrange a collection with Bright Secure Recycling
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Clothing is assessed, organised and shredded
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Shredded products are used to fill new premium dog beds
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Dog beds are sold t6o very happy customers
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We donated our entire first delivery of dog beds made from recycled Leo garments to our local Dogs Trust in Ilfracombe.
We were pleased to see Minnie from the Dogs Trust very much approved of the bed!

WHY AVENA?
When dealing with products at the end of life, Leo Workwear have partnered with Avena, who are experts in securely recycling textiles and other items of PPE. Avena collect, destroy and recycle your (or your customer’s) textiles and PPE.
EXPERTISE
Experts in recycling textiles, accredited and compliant to security and environmental standards
CONSOLIDATION
Collect and recycle multiple other PPE items, in addition to your high viz clothing
SECURITY
All textiles are shredded to the point that they cannot be reconstructed, protecting your brand and your identity
SCALABILITY
Tailored solutions, you select the unit sizes and the frequency of collections
LOCALISATION
A large percentage is recycled within the UK, with the aim to move to 100%
VISIBILITY
Full audit trail and destruction document issued for every collection so you can see the impact you’re having

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