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220 million Tons of Plastic Waste Expected This Year
A new report by EA Earth Action forecasts that in 2024, approximately 220 million tons of plastic waste will be generated worldwide. This equates to around 28 kilograms per person. The report highlights a concerning trend: one-third of this...
Packaging
Jumbo Eliminates Plastic Covers From Certain Vegetables
The Dutch retailer Jumbo is doing away with the plastic packaging of locally grown red peppers and cucumbers. Plastic wrapping on spring onions is also scheduled to be removed by spring of this year.The store says the change will...
Packaging
One Harvest commits to recyclable plastic packaging by 2025
One Harvest has planned to make all plastic packaging recyclable
In a bold move towards sustainability, Australia's leading salad maker, One Harvest, has announced plans to make all plastic packaging recyclable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. This commitment marks an...
Supermarket trends
Lidl Discounter Slashes Food Waste and Reduces Plastic Waste
Discounter slashes food waste by 43%, leading Lidl GB’s remarkable sustainability progress. Lidl discounter slashes food waste through significant environmental initiatives. Lidl aims to slash food waste half by 2030 while reducing plastic packaging.Since 2016, Lidl discounter slashes food...
Packaging
Sainsbury’s Becomes the First UK Retailer to Ditch Plastic for Paper Packaging
Sainsbury's Becomes the First UK Retailer to Ditch Plastic for Paper Packaging
Sainsbury's has taken a significant step in the battle against plastic waste by announcing its transition from plastic to paper packaging for its entire range of own-brand toilet...
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Wooden Supermarket: EDEKA’s Eco-Friendly Market
Germany’s First Wooden Supermarket: A Model for Green Retail
EDEKA Minden-Hannover is making history with a revolutionary project in Braunschweig:...