Earlier this month, Greenpeace published its 2019 Supermarket Plastics Scorecard showing the sustainability rating of major U.S. retailers when it comes to single-use plastics. While all retailers profiled received failing scores, some are beginning to explore real solutions that include reusing and refilling practices
.
The report explained how reusable products
, refill practices and closed-loop systems are far more effective in solving the plastic pollution problem than recycling alone. It also explains how ' bioplastics, biodegradable and compostable materials miss the mark
' - something that aligns with findings in CuBE's article " Food Service Waste: What Really Happens to Your Packaging
".
Access the full report
to learn more about the single-use plastic pollution crisis and ways that grocers (and consumers) can help shift away from today's throwaway culture.
PACKAGING AWAY THE PLANET: U.S. GROCERY RETAILERS AND THE PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS
Written by: David Pinsky and James Mitchell Edited by: Joan O’Callaghan
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