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Supermarkets Miles Off Progress Needed, Warns Greenpeace
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WEB From large multiples to independent retailers wholesalers and suppliers as well as growers food processors manufacturers key opinion formers. According to a report by the Independent Grocers of Australia (IGA), major supermarkets still need to do more to reduce their plastic footprint.
The IGA report found that supermarkets are still using excessive amounts of single-use plastic packaging, and that they are not doing enough to recycle or compost their waste. The report also found that supermarkets are not providing enough information to consumers about the environmental impact of their plastic packaging.
"Supermarkets are miles off the progress needed," said Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Kate Smolski. "They are still using far too much single-use plastic, and they are not doing enough to recycle or compost their waste."
"Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of plastic pollution, and they want supermarkets to do more to reduce their plastic footprint," Smolski said. "Supermarkets need to listen to their customers and take action to reduce their plastic pollution."
The IGA report made a number of recommendations to supermarkets, including:
- Reduce the use of single-use plastic packaging
- Increase the use of recycled and compostable materials
- Provide more information to consumers about the environmental impact of their plastic packaging
- Invest in recycling and composting infrastructure
"Supermarkets have a responsibility to reduce their plastic footprint," Smolski said. "They need to take action now to protect our environment and our oceans."
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