50% of UK supermarket food and drink packaging is unnecessary plastic, according to a DS Smith study.

A study by DS Smith reveals that over 50% of food and drink in UK supermarkets is unnecessarily packaged in plastic, resulting in 29.8 billion avoidable pieces annually. Processed foods like ready meals and dairy are the main contributors. Despite commitments from European manufacturers to reduce plastic, many are falling short. The report advocates for government action to phase out excess plastic and suggests that 84% could be replaced with sustainable alternatives.

October 15, 2024
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