Aldi has introduced a new recyclable wrap packaging on two of its own-label butter lines in the UK.
From next month, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket will replace the current non-recyclable packaging on block butter with a paper-based alternative wrap that can be recycled at home.
The change will roll out on its Specially Selected West Country and Yorkshire block butter, helping to remove more than ten tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation each year.
“We are committed to minimising plastic packaging at Aldi, and we are constantly exploring ways in which we can make a meaningful change to our products,” said Luke Emery, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi.
“By introducing these new recyclable packaging innovations, we hope to help customers reduce their plastic use when shopping for everyday items at Aldi.”
Aldi recently replaced the outer plastic wrap for its Everyday Essentials cheese singles with new paper packaging. This change eliminated a further 23 tonnes of plastic waste annually.
