Plastic packaging is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our generation, requiring significant behavioural changes for consumers, businesses as well as in our supply chains and in manufacturing.
Through our market-leading brands we are taking a leadership position, by systematically working to remove non-recyclable plastic from our supply chain, and also inspiring changes in shopping habits to encourage consumers to buy loose or refill products as well as choosing environmentally-friendly alternatives.
By 2025 we will ensure 100% of our own brand, in-store and fresh produce packaging is re-usable, recyclable or compostable. We have already removed all non-detectable black plastics and replaced it with recyclable alternatives. We’re also removing expanded polystyrene, plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery from our stores. And we are challenging our suppliers to improve their packaging in line with our 2025 targets. We are proud to be leading the way, with Frank and Honest the first coffee brand to roll our compostable cups and lids.
At the same time, we continue to focus on all aspects of waste. We are committed to preventing food waste wherever possible, and where there is surplus in our operations, we are ensuring that it is re-distributed to alleviate food poverty through our charity partnerships.
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