Uniqlo Has Launched a Recycling Program That Turns Your Old Down Jackets Into New Threads – Concrete Playground

Whenever cold weather hits, spotting Uniqlo fans isn’t hard. The brand’s puffy jackets and vests are a winter favourite all around the globe, after all. Indeed, the chain has put a lot of fabric and oh-so-much down out into the world, as seen on rugged-up torsos everywhere. But, as part of a new sustainability drive, the company is looking to cut down its environmental impact.

If you have a Uniqlo down-filled coat or vest rolled up in its handy bag and sitting on your shelf, but you know you’re not going to wear it again, the company now wants you to bring your unwanted pieces of clothing back to one of its stores. Australians can head in, return their worn down jackets and vests, and receive a $10 voucher for their efforts, with the…