Plastic has become a basic element of our lives. It is everywhere: in our clothes, hygiene and cosmetic products, mobile phones… and also, in our shopping basket. This product takes hundreds of years to completely degrade. and poses a threat to biodiversity and the environment.
40% of the plastics consumed are single-use, especially bottles and bags. This represents a waste problem worldwide. But how can we help? In this article we give you some tips so you can Reduce plastic in your purchases. with very simple gestures.
Buy in bulk and forget about packaging
Buying in bulk is becoming one of consumers’ favorite ways, not only to save plastic, but also to consume what is just and necessary and save on our purchases. In fact, 4 out of 10 Spaniards always try to buy fresh products in bulk and point it out as the preferred purchasing option, according to data from ALDI Fresco Observatory.
This option has also become increasingly popular in supermarkets. For example, At ALDI, more than 60% of fruit and vegetables can be bought in bulk and the chain is committed to continuing to increase this percentage in the coming years.
Opt for sustainable and recyclable packaging
Sustainable packaging is another alternative to promote waste recycling. Today, around 6 out of 10 consider packaging very important. of fresh products and, almost 7 out of 10 prioritize packaging that is sustainable or biodegradable. Beyond disposable packaging, there is a sea of possibilities in our supermarkets.
For example, ALDI offers its customers alternatives to plastic in a large part of its assortment. If you are looking for fruit and vegetables, instead of plastic trays and ribbons you will see cardboard and paper certified with the FSC® forest management seal. The tights, like those of the oranges, are now FSC® paper bagsalso.
On the other hand, more than 46% of ALDI’s fresh meat and fish range features sustainable packaging. One of them is the packaging. flat skin, presented in a variety of meat products. It is an easily removable film that covers the meat, but is held in a cardboard tray, which reduce the use of plastic by up to 75%.
Choose more ‘eco-friendly’ hygiene and cleaning items
Many other hygiene and cosmetic products contain plastic in their packaging. he toilet or kitchen paper or the wet papers (like wipes) have recycled plastic packaging and with certifications PEFCM.T. and FSC®. These ensure the use of controlled sources and the origin of responsibly managed forests.
Also in the products of detergent, ALDI has redesigned packaging and replaced virgin plastic with recycled plastic. Thus, in the last two years it has achieved Avoid almost a hundred tons of plastic in these products.! Looking ahead to 2025, the supermarket chain’s commitment is to ensure that all its own brand packaging is recyclable, reusable and/or compostable.
Faced with the climate challenge, collective effort is very important to reduce our impact on the environment. Small gestures can help us in our daily lives to save on plastic. We encourage you to incorporate them into your routines to achieve a world with less plastic and more life!
The entry Less plastic, more life! was first published in Nutriiendo.
