Tag: plastic reduction

KFC and Pizza Hut Launch New Plastic Reduction Initiatives in China

Stuart Mitchell

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has announced that it has launched a series of plastic reduction and environmentally friendly packaging initiatives across its brands in line with the latest regulations in China. This includes replacing existing plastic packaging with paper straws, paper bags, and biodegradable plastic bags. As a result of these initiatives, Yum China expects a reduction of approximately 8,000 tons of non-degradable plastics annually starting from 2021. KFC China recently launched a “Be Natural, Be You” sustainability campaign to enhance consumers’ awareness of environmental protection and encourage more sustainable…

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Iceland Announces 29% Reduction In Plastic Usage Following Uk-First Pledge To Remove Entirely From Own Label Products By End Of 2023

Stuart Mitchell

Iceland has announced a reduction of 29% in its overall plastics packaging usage, two years on from the retailer’s industry leading pledge to remove plastics from all own label product packaging by the end of 2023. The retailer was the first globally to make such a commitment and remains the only supermarket in the UK to have pledged to remove plastic in its entirety from its own label range. The 29% reduction reflects a removal of 3,794 tonnes from the retailer’s annual plastic usage, the equivalent weight of 36 blue…

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Asda accelerates plastic reduction commitments to end of 2020

Stuart Mitchell

Almost a third of Asda’s own-brand plastic packaging will come from recycled materials by the end of next year, under new commitments set out by the supermarket to reduce its plastic use. In a move to accelerate its current commitments, the supermarket has brought forward its target to reach 30% recycled content in its plastic packaging to the end of 2020 – five years ahead of its original deadline – avoiding the use of approximately 19,500 tonnes of ‘virgin’ plastic. Asda has also set out the next stage of its…

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