Decathlon has announced that it will provide refunds for tents returned this summer in an effort to be more environmentally friendly. The sporting goods shop launched its No Tent Left Behind campaign which aims to reduce the amount of tents abandoned at festivals.
It will offer a full gift card refund for every tent returned, including every Decathlon brand across its Quechua and Simond ranges. To qualify for the money back, the tent must have been bought online or in-store between June 9 and September 14. Customers must return them with proof of purchase before September 14 and be Decathlon members.
The company said it’s committed to sustainable and responsible camping, and this new initiative allows more customers than ever before to make more environmentally conscious choices.
It added that No Tent Left Behind lowered the barrier to having outdoor advetnures, which can often be costly, by giving people the opportunity to return their tent if they no longer want or need it.
Decathlon UK sustainability leader Chris Allen said: “The evolution of the No Tent Left Behind promise reflects our deep commitment to circularity and listening to our customers.
“What started with one tent has grown into a commitment across our entire range, driven by the public’s desire to make more responsible choices.
“By making it easy and rewarding to bring tents back, we’re not only reducing waste across all camping activities, but also creating a vital supply chain for our Second Life programme, making quality outdoor gear accessible to even more people.
“This is about driving systemic change and changing camping culture for the better.”
