The team at Evergreen Garden Care have developed and trialled a Compost Bag Recycling Bin - initially at Dobbies Garden Centres - for consumers to easily dispose of their bags, which is then collected and recycled into garden furniture.

This innovative scheme addresses a key issue that gardeners face: what to do with the single use plastic from compost bags – at the same time as creating a positive initiative for garden centres. They found since the launch that numerous other garden centres are interested and are keen to be part of the scheme.

"During the trial, we found high engagement with consumers wanting to return their compost bags. We were delighted with the results and we now have a process that can be rolled out nationwide to any garden centre who wants to join the scheme."

Here are all the participating stores to date, so that you can find one in your area:

• Dobbies Garden Centres
• Blue Diamond
• Stewarts Garden Centres
• The Gardens Group
• Fonthill & Lakeside Garden Centres
• Torwood Garden Centre
• J. Parker’s Garden Centre
• The Old Well Garden Centre
• Yarnton Home & Garden