Overview
At Next Theme, we’re always looking for simple, practical ways to make digital services more sustainable - not just for businesses, but for our local community too. Our latest addition to the shop might be small, but it makes a real difference: we’re now an official battery recycling point right here at 31 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare.
♻️ Why We’re Doing It
Every year, millions of used batteries end up in landfill, where they can leak harmful chemicals into the environment. By offering a free and easy drop-off point , we’re helping to stop that waste stream and make sure every battery gets recycled safely through the national Valpak Recycle-More scheme .
This new setup also supports our Plastic Free accreditation , continuing our commitment to reducing both plastic and electronic waste.
🐼 Meet Panda-Emic - Our Eco Mascot
If you’ve popped into the trade counter recently, you might have met our friendly shop panda, Emic - named during lockdown as “Panda-Emic.”
Emic has officially taken on a new job as Next Theme’s eco-mascot , reminding everyone:
“Don’t bin your batteries - recycle them here!”
You’ll spot Emic sitting proudly beside our new battery collection box , keeping an eye on all the good recycling going on.
⚙️ How It Works
No charge, no fuss - just an easy way to do something positive while you’re in town or picking up your digital signage, print, or web project from us.
- Bring in any used household batteries (AA, AAA, button cells, etc.).
- Drop them in the labelled box next to Panda-Emic.
- We’ll make sure they’re collected and safely recycled by Valpak.
Small Steps, Big Difference
Becoming a recycling point is another way Next Theme is building a cleaner, more responsible digital future - right alongside our efforts to reduce plastic use, cut packaging waste, and promote sustainability across all of our trade and digital services.
Next Theme - The Trade Counter of Digital Services
Smart. Local. Sustainable.
31 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare
Drop off your old batteries any time during our opening hours.