Aldi introduces ‘stricter’ recyclable packaging guidelines
Aldi has updated its International Recyclability Guidelines, in a step that it hopes will bring it closer to “achieving its recyclable packaging goal”.
In 2021 the grocer set a commitment to use an average of 30% recycled content in its packaging by 2025.
The German supermarket said the changes to its guidelines (the original version was produced in 2022) will include an Acceptance Overview for each packaging format to “simplify decision making processes in the supply chain”.
It also said it would take a “stricter” stance on what is and isn’t deemed recyclable.
The guidelines include points about design and the varying regulations and processes that apply to individual countries in the Aldi Nord and Aldi South groups (Aldi in the UK is part of the latter).
The supermarket has said it will continue to update the document based on future technological and regularity developments.
Related news
Paper packaging may not be the best
The environmental effects of packaging are receiving more and more…
Read more >Aldi to create 5,500 new jobs in the UK this year
In the UK Aldi is creating 5,500 new jobs as…
Read more >There are serious sustainability issues with packaging in e-commerce
With the rise of online shopping, the optimization of packaging…
Read more >Related news
About two million tons of food waste is produced in Hungary every year
The former president of the republic, János Áder, chairman of…
Read more >“To the bin with food waste” – the Nébih No Leftovers program announces a poster design competition
On the occasion of the Sustainability Theme Week, the program…
Read more >Rossmann is expanding with more than 200 stores
This year, the Rossmann drugstore chain will spend hundreds of…
Read more >