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PLASTIC
The issue of ocean plastic came to the fore in 2017 and presents many challenges for our business. While plastic is a reliable material, there are many problems caused by plastic, most notably litter and ocean plastics. It is predicted that at current rates, by 2050 there will be more plastic than  sh in the ocean. However it is also important to note that plastic packaging serves important functions, such as the protection of goods from spoilage during transport and communicating product information to customers.
Action
We are working with suppliers and industry partners regarding plastic reductions and the recyclability of plastics for our products. In early 2018 we pledged to a 20% reduction in plastic packaging by 2022 and 100% of own- brand packaging will be widely recyclable, reusable or renewable by 2025.
In response to growing consumer demand for loose fruit and vegetables Lidl are trialling the introduction of additional loose options, which will bring their overall loose lines to approximately 25% of the range. Lidl will continue to test and trial the removal and adaptation of packaging, and any impact on food waste. Despite these measures, we are aware there is a lot more work to be done in this area and will keep our stakeholders updated of our developments.
LOOKING FORWARD
2022 20% REDUCTION IN PLASTIC PACKAGING
100% OF OWN-BRAND PACKAGING WILL
BE WIDELY RECYCLABLE, REUSABLE OR 2025 RENEWABLE
IT IS PREDICTED THAT AT CURRENT RATES, BY 2050 THERE WILL BE MORE PLASTIC THAN FISH IN THE OCEAN.
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