According to reports, Aldi
is going to test an environmental-friendly feature at its UK supermarkets. This
follows the growing number of firms adopting greener approaches to reduce their
carbon footprint and promote a healthier environment.
The company has planned to roll
out ‘eco’ freezer bag in its stores. These
are made of a fully recyclable polyethylene (95 per cent) and seafood waste (5
per cent) – known as shell waste. These will be available at 230 of its outlets
across England in the coming days. The retailer has advanced that they will be
rolled out at the following regions: East Midlands, Yorkshire, North East,
North West and South East.
The bags can be bought for 99p.
They are treated with an antimicrobial agent that is proven to inhibit
the growth of common types of bacteria and mould. Aldi claims that these are the
only own-brand 100 per cent recyclable freezer bags offered by a supermarket in
the UK. If this trial is successful, the firm plans to roll them out to all its
outlets.
Chris McKenry, Plastics and Packaging
Director at Aldi
UK, spoke about this new project and said, “It’s more important than ever to
strike a balance between reducing single-use plastic and maintaining food
hygiene”.
Aldi is selling an ‘eco’ freezer bag © Royalty-free image
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