Recycling, new tech a good fit for Uniqlo

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Relate to the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practised by big firms -- it typically involves the welfare of the environment as well as society.

With rising sea levels and climate change, sustainability is becoming a vital part of how companies do their business. Some big brands in Singapore have put sustainability front and centre - and have found that people, planet and profit all go together.

replacing the Singapore stores’ plastic bags with recyclable paper bags from March.

Uniqlo has a recycling programme where people can return used Uniqlo clothes to stores. The items go to refugees and displaced people under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other non-governmental organisations. 

Other partnerships allow Uniqlo to use recycled materials to make its products.

Uniqlo will be introducing items in its 2020 spring and summer range that incorporate high valueadded polyester fibres derived from reclaimed plastic bottles. The clothing range next year will include jeans that save up to 99 per cent of water during the production process.

Besides being more environmentally friendly, Uniqlo’s sustainable creed extends to helping members of the community in the countries where it operates. It has hired 29 people with disabilities among its staff in Singapore, which on average is about one person per store.

Qns: 

1. How far can technology play a role in protecting the planet?

2. 'Profit is the sole objective in doing business.' Discuss.