Environmental groups have uncovered shocking facts about soft plastic recycling at major UK supermarkets. The Everyday Plastic campaign and EIA UK tracked 40 bundles of soft plastic waste from Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Their findings reveal major issues in supermarket recycling schemes. The study showed big differences between what people expect and what actually happens to…
Tesco bags for life have become a hot environmental topic. The UK’s plastic waste reduction efforts have changed since the 2015 plastic bag levy. This led to a 95% drop in plastic bag use. Tesco launched its Bags for Life programme on 28 August 2017. They replaced 5p single-use bags with 10p bags made from…
Plastic waste is a major environmental issue. Supermarkets are taking steps to tackle this problem. Tesco’s recycling programme offers a clever solution for managing soft plastic packaging in the UK. Yes, you can recycle Tesco bags. The company has set up recycling points at large stores across the country. Customers can easily return various types…