Tesco Slaps 10p Hanger Charge in New Eco Trial
Tesco, the UK’s biggest supermarket, is testing a 10p charge for clothes hangers at select stores. The move aims to cut waste and promote sustainability—but not everyone’s happy.
Pay or Leave It: Customers React
Shoppers buying F&F clothing in the trial stores can either pay the 10p for a hanger or leave it behind for reuse. Tesco hasn’t said which or how many shops are involved yet, but The Mirror reports the trial is small-scale for now.
Some customers hit out at the new fee. One told the Mirror they were shocked to be asked for money at checkout, calling it a “sneaky charge.” They also complained there were no signs or info in-store explaining the fee.
Still, not everyone minds. Some back the idea as a “little planet-saving step,” saying fewer hangers means less waste. Fans of the scheme believe encouraging people to reuse hangers helps reduce unnecessary resource use and plastic pollution.
Tesco’s Wider Green Push
This hanger trial comes hot on the heels of Tesco teaming up with NatWest on a discounted climate finance scheme aimed at farmers. The voluntary plan helps farmers switch to renewable energy and sustainable farming methods. Those in Tesco’s Sustainable Farming Groups for beef, lamb, and dairy can tap into suppliers offering discounts on green energy products.
Ashwin Prasad, Tesco’s Chief Commercial Officer, said these projects are crucial to greening the food industry. “We’re fully committed to supporting British agriculture while tackling environmental issues,” he said. Tesco aims to hit net zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050, and this is one of many steps towards that goal.
Trial’s Impact Yet to Be Seen
As Tesco tests this new hanger charge, the results could reveal how shoppers feel about paying extra for eco-friendly options. Whether the scheme expands or flops, it reflects the growing push for supermarkets to clean up their act and fight climate change—one hanger at a time.
