Aldi has told shoppers about its latest move to reduce plastic waste. The supermarket is switching to cardboard packaging for its own-brand porridge pots.
The change is expected to save around 175 tonnes of plastic waste every year. The new porridge pots are set to be available in all its UK stores in early 2023.
Aldi said it is the first supermarket to make the change. It comes as the retail giant commits to reduce and remove unnecessary plastic from its products.
Other changes this year include the removal of plastic shrink wrap on its bean multipacks and ditching single-use plastic from its own brand wipes.
Richard Gorman, plastics and packaging director at Aldi, said: “Moving to card for our porridge pots is yet another step forward in our commitment to reducing the use of plastic across our products. We know how important protecting the environment is to our customers, which is why we are committed to making changes like this that help make a difference.”
