Woolworths begins trial of plastic-free fruit and vegetables

The group’s chain across the ditch, Countdown, has removed plastic packaging and single-use bags in the major aisles at three stores, instead offering paper and biodegradable alternatives.

“Like all Kiwis, we are incredibly passionate about the environment and reducing the amount of plastic and packaging in our produce section is something we, along with our customers, are keen to see,” Countdown sustainability chief Kiri Hannifin said.“As part of ‘unwrapped’ we want to test whether the changes we’re making can be sustained over the long-term and in a way that delivers better outcomes for our environment here.

“For example, without packaging some products might deteriorate far faster, causing food waste,” she said. “That’s something we absolutely want to avoid because of the detrimental impact food waste can have on the environment.

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