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THE UK PLASTICS PACT
PROGRESS REPORT
Tracking UK Plastics Pact member progress and future
commitments towards the four Pact targets
May 2019
INTRODUCTION
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WRAP launched The UK Plastics Pact on the 26th April Important to note
2018. Since its inception the Pact now has over 100
organisations from across the entire plastics value chain This report represents a small selection of the large
signed up as members and supporters. Click here to see number of initiatives currently underway in this
a list of all our members and supporters. Each has agreed sector. Due to their sensitive nature, there are many
to targets to 2025 with a roadmap in place which sets out other initiatives ongoing which will be shared in due
the direction of travel for members to follow. course. In some instances columns in the tables will
be blank. This signifies that the organisation is either
The progress tracker and future commitments not taking action towards the target at this moment in
time, the information is not yet ready to share publicly
To mark the one year anniversary of The UK Plastics Pact, or that that the organisation does not work in a way
a selection of our members from the manufacturing and that requires action towards that particular target.
retail sector (who make or sell products in plastic
packaging) have come together to share the actions that This document will be updated regularly over the
they have taken so far and the commitments that they are coming years as we progress towards 2025.
making to deliver against the targets of The UK Plastics
Pact. These are contained in this report. A glossary of terms is available in the back of this
report. Here.Rollover and click to
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ABP Beef Highland Spring Group M&S Sainsbury’s
Aldi Hilton Food Group Morrisons Tata Global Beverages
Arla Hovis Musgrave Taylors Of Harrogate
apetito Nestle Tesco
Asda I-J The Silver Spoon Company
Aston Manor Cider Innocent
Barfoots
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Boots Ocado U-V
Brakes
K-L Pepsico Unilever
Britvic Kettle Foods Pladis
Kimberly Clark Premier Foods
KP Snacks Procter & Gamble
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C-D Kraft Heinz Waitrose
Coca-Cola European Partners Lakeland Westmill Foods
Cranswick Lidl
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Danone UK LR Suntory Quorn Foods / Cauldron
Reckitt Benckiser
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken In 2018 we have removed We are conducting a group We now have recycling Our plastic preformed trays
577 tonnes of plastic from wide study of our plastic labelling on all products. are currently made with
our supply chain through usage both to retail and 97% recycled content
packaging optimisation. business to business, to (regrind and bottle flake).
provide us with a detailed
benchmark for future work.
Planned Actions
Actions taken We have stopped selling 5p We have removed almost More than 96% of our As of January 2019 33.6% of
single use carrier bags, 3,000 tonnes of non- packaging is labelled in our packaging contains
removing more than 900 recyclable plastic packaging accordance to OPRL recycled content.
tonnes of single use plastic and replaced this with guidelines to ensure The pasta pots in our food
per year. recyclable alternatives. customers are informed to go range are now made
We have eliminated a total of 85% of our core range is now on how to recycle our of 95% recycled content.
250 tonnes of plastic widely recyclable. packaging. Our 2L juice drinks have
packaging on fruit and veg, We have moved our pizza moved from HDPE to
including aubergines, tender bases from polystyrene to rHDPE consequently
stem broccoli and salad cardboard which will replacing 85 tonnes of
tomatoes. eliminate 180 tonnes of virgin plastic each year.
unrecyclable plastic annually.Click here to go back 5
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging
effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken We have removed the plastic We have cut more than 1,050 We’re working with our
stem in cotton earbuds and tonnes of non-recyclable plastic suppliers, who are
replaced it with a cardboard annually by moving our Ashfield encouraged to bring
alternative. Farm Range of sliced cooked initiatives to increase the
We have redesigned our meats to recyclable packaging. percentage of recycled
nappy packaging which has We have replaced 630 tonnes of content to each of their
created a 15% reduction in non-recyclable plastic in our fresh updates.
packaging, saving 20 tonnes meats and 250 tonnes in produce
of plastic each year. by swapping our black trays with
clear ones.
Teams produce quarterly internal
reports monitoring progress
towards this target and looking at
ways to further reduce non-
recyclable plastic packaging
across all ranges.Click here to go back 6
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable
or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging
effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions We are currently trialing five We have set internal recyclability This will be regularly We will be assessing each
veg lines without plastic targets to ensure we meet our reviewed with the commodity group on a
packaging in Scotland (savoy 2022 target of 100% widely aim of all products monthly basis to identify
cabbage, red cabbage, white recyclable on own brand products. being labelled with individual products with less
cabbage, pointed cabbage recycling guidance by than 30% recycled content
and cauliflowers). The trial is the end of the year. to ensure the goal is met.
estimated to save more than
half a tonne of plastic. If
rolled out across the UK, the
initiative would eliminate
more than 110 tonnes of
plastic wrapping a year.
Actions taken Unsuccessful trial of recyclable Small trial of closed 60% of content in our Black
mono polymer lidding film. loop recycling CPET is from recycled
Project group created to find a initiative with content (regrind and rPET
recyclable, compostable or customers. flake).
biodegradable alternative to Black
CPET.
Commissioned independent
research to understand full
environmental impact of packaging
options for frozen meals.Click here to go back 7
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions Trial alternatives to Black Committed to continuing trial Committed to continuing Committed to a minimum of
CPET based on the results of of recyclable, compostable or to work with our 30% post-consumer
the life cycle analysis. biodegradable lidding films suppliers and customers recycled content across all
Committed to working with until permanent solution is to ensure that our plastic packaging.
suppliers to find sustainable found. packaging is effectively
alternatives to Black CPET. Trial recyclable mono polymer, recycled or composted.
lower weight pallet wrap.
Committed to working with
suppliers to ensure all
packaging we receive is
reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
Actions taken New packaging solution being Phasing out all Polystyrene Asda own label AI app May launch of Arla Organic
developed to allow drinking yogurt pots, so all will be developed to encourage “eco cycle bottle”. Ran a
from the lid to remove the Polypropylene. New Skyr pots and educate consumers number of trials and
straw and improve consumer developed as fully on how to recycle with awaiting final shelf life
experience. Polypropylene and recyclable. engaging videos and results on 50% content.
Testing and developing spoon information. All bottles produced out of
alternatives, including wood Cravendale and Arla Aylesbury are now made
based. Organic milk labels from 40% rHDPE following
updated to improve on trials and tests.
pack recycling Similar trials being
instructions. conducted at other sites.Click here to go back 8
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken Working with Eurokey on a Been in dialogue with
trial to collect and process Recycling Technologies on
waste plastic as well as how we can work with
develop wrap with recycled them and test our
content. film/flexibles portfolio.
Setting up line trials on
Butter, Spreads and
Margarine (BSM) cover leaf
and material samples.
Kicked off a project with
Loop on how we might
develop a solution for BSM
in a re-usable tub
(steel/aluminium/silicone).
Planned actions Explore alternatives to Moving all of our yogurt ASDA own label AI app Switching to 40% rHDPE
plastic spoons on our ‘On packaging to developed to encourage content in all our milk
The Go’ OTG yogurt pots. Polypropylene by the end and educate consumers bottles across our sites,
Explore bore seal milk of 2019 which will make it on how to recycle with pending material
bottles to allow removal of all recyclable. engaging videos and availability. Have been at
the lift and peel which is Work with partners and information. 30% for over 2 years.
multi layer and non- WRAP on solutions to Look to duplicate on Arla Secure world first of 50%
recyclable. film/flexibles to help on branded products to assist rHDPE milk bottle with the
cheese packaging. consumers. Arla Organic “eco cycle
bottle”.Click here to go back 9
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions Explore on farm solutions to Redevelop Lurpak Audit of Arla branded Working on incorporating
farm plastic waste (such as packaging to be in line with products to improve OPRL more rPET into our PET
wrap etc). our UK Anchor packaging labelling. milk bottles.
which is 100% recyclable All new packaging Work with WRAP on PP and
and move away from multi /packaging refreshes to how we can develop and
layer tubs. improve on pack get rPP material and into
Develop a new cover leaf instructions with OPRL and our products.
for BSM that is recyclable ‘layman's terms’
such as a parchment paper instructions.
and remove the polymer.
Work with Loop on a
reusable new packaging
format to trial with Tesco
on BSM.
Actions taken Removed plastic cotton buds All fruit and vegetable trays On Pack Recycling labelling Review of current Recycled
in favour of paper and plastic moved from black to clear given more space on packs, Content % across biggest
straws switched to paper in plastic Q3 2018. and increased hierarchy to rigid plastic ranges.
cafes. Replaced polystyrene trays ensure consistent use. Embedded requirements
All ASDA Home offices are in pizza for cardboard Front of store carrier bag for additional Recycled
single use plastic free, removing 195 tonnes of recycling bins widened to Content% (in line with
including no coffee cups, non-recyclable plastic. collect any ‘stretchy film’ targets set by The UK
plastic cutlery or take away Ongoing removal of non and given new bin Point of Plastics Pact) into all New
containers. detectable black as part of Sale. Product Development
Extra Special redesign. processes and briefing
documents.Click here to go back 10
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken Removed single use carrier Home office atrium events, Need for Recycled Content
bags Nov 2018. internal communications, briefed in all Own Brand
Selling a zero profit £1 and colleague training external and internal
reusable coffee cup, and give courses delivered to conferences, meetings and
25p off hot drinks in reusable increase knowledge and strategic discussion.
cups. raise awareness.
Trial ongoing on GHS bag- Launched ARLA Have you
less only deliveries. Herd app encouraging
Delivered 6,500 tonnes of customers to recycle more
plastic reduction across own milk bottles.
brand products Feb 2018 –
Feb 2019.
Planned actions Stores and depots to be Improvements to be made 1st April to end June From Q2 onwards we will
single use plastic free by end on data collection and delivering community complete a full own label
2019. accuracy. champion activity in store. supplier briefing
Last stock order of multipack Customer info boards, programme on 100% and
plastic straws Jan 2019, in lesson plans to over 1k 30% Recycled Content.
process of running down schools, school poster For the first time we will
stocks. competition. also focus on branded
Working groups in place to Litter picks nationally supplier engagement.
target PS, PVC and EPS. across all of our 370 stores
with community
champions, as well as
Home Office 5x day litter
pick.Click here to go back 11
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions Beeston Store trial ongoing Further exploration into
replacing plastic take away refill / reuse opportunities.
containers and cutlery with Reusable produce bag trial.
more organic options,
including introducing coffee
cup and food waste recycling
bins. Roll out by end 2019.
Actions taken
Planned actions By June 2019 Aston Manor We commit to engaging Aston Manor Cider will
Cider will investigate with our customer base on switch all of their virgin PET
replacing paper labels on Plastic packaging more to 51% rPET by Q2 2019.
secondary and tertiary going forward. This includes Aston Manor Cider will
packaging with plastic supporting the Recycle Now investigate using 30%
labels in order to improve campaigns on social media recycled LDPE content in
the recycling process. and updating our website their shrink wrap by Q2
to reflect all of our UK 2019.
Plastics Pact work and
commitments.
Aston Manor Cider will have
added OPRL.Click here to go back 12
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all
unnecessary single-use packaging recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging.
through redesign, innovation or
alternative (reuse) delivery model.
Actions taken All black rigid plastics have been For Barfoots branded We have identified a
replaced with clear plastic. items, 70% of our supplier of film lids made
Introduced recyclable packaging packaging uses the On Pack from 100% recycled
for sweet potatoes to replace a Recycling Label logo and content.
non-recyclable format (from CPP guidance. We are working with
to LDPE). punnet suppliers on how
We have helped our retail they can increase their
customers to:- recycled content.
Move from punnet and cling wrap
to flow wrap on Tenderstem
Broccoli and Asparagus Tips.
Moved from net with metal clip
and wine glass tag to recyclable
flow (LDPE) wrap on Sweet
Potatoes.
Moved from cardboard to
reusable plastic crates for transit
packaging.
We have started a review of all
primary packaging placed on the
market, categorising it by type.
We are exploring compostable
packaging options.Click here to go back 13
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions We will identify any We will make 75% of our We will ensure that there is We will make sure that 30%
packaging that we consider plastic packaging recyclable clear recycling guidance on of the plastic packaging
to be unnecessary and work by 2022 and 100% all Barfoots branded used on Barfoots branded
to reduce it, for example recyclable by 2025 (48% of products by the end of products contains an
eliminating the use of plastic our product range is 2020. average 30% recycled
shrouds during crate storage, recyclable by weight). We will continue to run an content by the end of 2020.
or alternatives to plastic By July 2019 we will identify annual Environment Week By August 2019, we will
covers used within all non-recyclable packaging for all our staff across both review what our current
production areas. formats within our product our manufacturing sites average recycled content is
We will identify where portfolio and develop a during which recycling is across all plastic packaging.
produce could be packed plan on how to deliver our encouraged and on site By July 2019 we will have a
loose (without increasing targets, as well as recycling/local refilling recycled content sourcing
food waste). identifying opportunities to facilities are highlighted. strategy to increase the use
Remove use of PVC increase reusable plastic of recycled content plastics
packaging within our UK transit packaging, e.g. in line with our targets.
operations by end of 2019, reusable crates.
and identify alternatives to
PVC packaging being used by
our suppliers.Click here to go back 14
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use
packaging through redesign, innovation or
alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content
across all plastic packaging.
Actions taken We were one of the first health Our sushi trays have At the beginning of 2019 Boots Our fruit pots are also
and beauty retailers to stop the switched from blue to worked with WRAP to evaluate made of a minimum of
manufacturing and sale of any clear PET, greater enhanced consumer recycling 50% recycled material.
rinse-off personal care products recyclability and more messages on bathroom toiletries. In Botanics, we have
containing plastic microbeads. valuable as recycled This involved our Product moved from using 100%
We have also changed Boots material. Evaluation team trialling labelled virgin plastics in tubes,
brand cotton bud stems from All black plastic products with 3000 members of to include 25% recycled
plastic to rolled paper. removed from Boots the public. The results of the trial content. This step closes
We switched from a round to a brand food packaging. are now being assessed by WRAP. the loop, ensuring we
square fruit pot which reduced In January 2019 Boots Opticians are also putting recycled
the amount of plastic used in our partnered with Johnson and material to good use.
product by an estimated 16 Johnson, in collaboration with We are also using 25%
tonnes of a year. TerraCycle, to offer the UK’s first in our range of bottle.
Plastic Sandwich trays have been in store contact lens recycling Boots pharmacy
removed which significantly scheme. Consumers will now be automated prescription
reduced plastic usage and able to bring along their used filling location (DSP)
wastage. contact lenses and/or packaging changed the spec of
Boots.com has trialled eliminating to any Boots Opticians practice their prescription bag to
plastic mail bags, bubble wrap across the UK and place into the trial using 64% recycled
and plastic tape. recycling bins. This will content plastic.
Boots UK have been exploring significantly reduce plastic in
alternatives to using plastic landfill and from entering our
carrier bags. oceans.
Boots Nottingham office cafe
removed all plastic straws.Click here to go back 15
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 30% average recycled content across all
use packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. 70% of plastics packaging effectively plastic packaging.
alternative (reuse) delivery model. recycled or composted.
Actions taken Boots London office removed We carry the OPRL label
all single-use plastic water across the majority of our
bottles. packaging, 100% of our
Nottingham office hosted a food offer has OPRL
‘disposable free’ day which labelling.
removed all polystyrene food We have added additional
containers and plastic cutlery. recycling information to gift
Boots Nottingham office packaging inserts.
replaced polystyrene cups at
water dispensers to a
recyclable alternative.
Boots Nottingham office
started selling affordable
reusable coffee cups in their
café, to encourage colleagues
to bring their own cup and
receive the 10p discount.Click here to go back 16
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable. 70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions 2019 removal of products By 2020 all non-recyclable Boots will review the Boots bottled water will use
with straws from our packaging removed from process for capturing and 50% recycled plastic saving
food/drink offer. Boots food packaging. recycling plastic transit c.100 tonnes virgin plastic.
Boots will review all Boots will introduce a line packaging and look for Boots pharmacy automated
remaining disposables used of new reusable tote bags. optimisations. prescription filling location
in the Nottingham main Boots Nottingham office Wallgreens Boots Alliance (DSP) will introduce a
office cafe to remove or will remove all polystyrene has completed a detailed minimum 30% recycled
replace plastics. take-away food containers technical assessment in content to their
Boots UK will move away from the café. collaboration with several prescription bags.
from LDPE carrier bags and UK Plastic Recycling To pave the way for more
offer alternatives. Facilities to determine what recycled content,
packaging can be effectively Wallgreens Boots Alliance is
recycled. currently completing
stability testing with various
formulations.Click here to go back 17
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary
single-use packaging through redesign,
innovation or alternative (reuse)
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
delivery model.
Actions taken We have so far removed 834
tonnes of black plastic from a
total of 1,066 tonnes.
Planned actions By 2025 we will work with By 2020 we will eliminate all non- We will work with our
suppliers to find recyclable hard black plastic from industry partners to look
alternatives to all our own brand products in our to introduce a clear
problematic materials and supply chain, starting with labelling system on all
unnecessary single-use immediate effect with all new future packaging to help
items. own brand products we introduce customers improve
into the business. recycling rates.
By 2020 we will work We are working with
collaboratively with industry suppliers and customers
experts and partners to find new to look at how to
innovative plastic solutions to increase the levels of
replace any non-recyclable hard recycling that takes
black plastic material we currently place in the foodservice
provide, such as ready meal trays, industry.
which cannot be identified in
many recycling plants.Click here to go back 18
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken Britvic’s supply chain 100% of our PET We are using the power of our In 2018, we trialled the use
investment programme in GB bottles are recyclable. advertising to help promote of rPET on our
has enabled us to avoid 600 recycling with consumers. Our manufacturing lines and
tonnes of primary plastic new Robinsons Fruit Creations are working hard to
bottle packaging in 2018 by TV adverts included a “Please overcome any challenges
moving products onto our Recycle” message in 2019. and optimise our
new manufacturing lines and In August 2018, we committed equipment for production.
accessing lighter weight to invest £850,000 per year in
bottles. UK recycling infrastructure
We supported consumers in through the purchase of UK-
avoiding unnecessary single- based Packaging Recovery
use plastic at the 2018 Notes (PRNs).
Wimbledon Championships, We know that R&D and
where we handed out over innovation are key to creating a
3,500 reusable Robinsons circular future for packaging. In
bottles to tennis fans. 2018, we designed and
implemented a tool to embed
sustainability thinking into the
very start of our new product
development (NPD) process.
This tool incorporates WRAP
guidelines and UK Plastic Pact
target areas amongst a range of
sustainable design
considerations.Click here to go back 19
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or
unnecessary single-use packaging
through redesign, innovation or
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
alternative (reuse) delivery model.
Planned actions We are committed to All our products in GB display the We are working with our
moving our laminate black On-Pack Recycling Label to help suppliers to investigate
plastic (Click here to go back 20
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across
Member Action
unnecessary single-use reusable, recyclable or compostable. all plastic packaging.
packaging through
redesign, innovation or
alternative (reuse)
delivery model.
Actions taken All of our plastic bottles We have established a Recovery Currently around a
are 100% recyclable. Management Office for packaging which quarter of the plastic used
Capri-Sun pledge is that acts across our European territory in our bottles is recycled
pouches will be fully specifically to develop roadmaps to reaching content.
recyclable by 2025. 100% collection of our packaging in each of Internal testing and
We have been running a those countries. research on the increase
trial with refillable Plastic bottles have a recycling rate in the UK of rPET in our plastic
systems with our Coca- of 74%. bottles to 50%.
Cola Freestyle fountain We have been leading in the debate on what We have made
at the University of an effective Deposit Return System will look investments in new
Reading. like to enable high capture of materials. recycling technologies,
‘Design for recyclability’ Over 500M bottles tops each year now carry Ioniqa Technologies and
internal guidelines have a “Please Recycle Me” message to encourage Loop Industries to provide
been developed and consumers to recycle their plastic bottle. high-grade rPET.
communicated across We have placed new and clear recycling
internal teams. message on packs, whilst continuing to
support the voluntary On Pack Recycling
Label scheme of consistent communication
on packaging recyclability.
We released a recycling-focussed TV advert
over the Summer - “Across the Tracks”.Click here to go back 21
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or
unnecessary single-use
packaging through redesign,
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content
across all plastic packaging.
innovation or alternative (reuse)
delivery model.
Actions taken We ran a high-profile digital campaign,
#CokeDunks, throughout September.
Working with a team of influencers, the
#CokeDunks campaign was targeted at
teens and tapped into the gamifying trend
to land the message that all of our
packaging is 100% recyclable and emphasise
the importance of recycling our bottles. The
campaign was a huge success, with over
60m impressions and 5.5m engagements
across a suite of digital content that was
promoted across social media platforms
Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook.
We partner with community groups and
charities, such as Keep Britain Tidy and their
Great British Spring Clean campaign, Keep
Scotland Beautiful and Keep Wales Tidy, to
support anti-littering and clean-up
initiatives.
We are signed up to Operation Clean Sweep
and have implemented best practice
guidelines in our factories and with our
suppliers to minimise the loss of PET pellets
(or nurdles) into the ecosystem.Click here to go back 22
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all
use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging.
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
Planned actions Our sustainable packaging We have a bold ambition We’ll make sure that at
strategy demonstrates our that all our packaging is least 50% of the material
commitment to ensure that recovered so that more can we use for our PET bottles
100% of our packaging is be recycled and none of it comes from recycled plastic
recyclable or reusable by ends up as litter. by 2020.
2025. We are committed to using
the power of our brands to
inspire everyone to recycle.
Actions taken Removed 703T from plastic To allow the change from Working on innovations to All trays now have
packaging by reducing the non-recycled plastics to allow problematic films to minimum 70% recycled
amount we purchased from recyclable plastics we have be recycled. content.
2017. invested in our portfolio of
kit to run recyclable
materials.
Engaged with internal
stakeholders to promote
reduce, reuse, recycle which
is aligned with our own
sustainability pledge
Second Nature.Click here to go back 23
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content
unnecessary single-use compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging.
packaging through redesign,
innovation or alternative (reuse)
delivery model.
Planned actions Reduce plastic used Have identified all non-recyclable Once we receive the publication Our strategic plastic
per Kg meat from packaging formats within our portfolio of the new OPRL guidelines we tray suppliers use
farm to fork by 50% and have a plan to address. will work with our retail no less than 70%
by 2025. We are in the process of changing customers to ensure we have recycled content
Will be a PVC free from APET/PE to mono APET for both the correct message for within the products
business by end of preformed trays and rigid base films recycling on back of pack. we currently
Sept 2019. to ensue our end customers can purchase.
recycle. We are working
Engaging with customers to remove with our tray
black plastic where possible to allow supplier base to
100% recyclability back into the food increase the current
chain. recycled content
above 70%.
Actions taken Removed plastic cups All evian® and Volvic bottles are 100% Danone waters partnered with Danone has
from head office site- recyclable. Hubbub #Leedsby example reported that all
introduced refill Embed recyclability by design into initiative launched Sept 2018. evian® 75cl, 1L and
system. R&D processes across the businesses. evian® collaboration with VICE 1.5L bottles
Tested alternative on educational documentaries produced for the
materials for existing to raise consumer awareness. UK market now
plastic spoons for on Volvic updated all of their contain 50%
the go consumption. shopper POS and ATL recycled content.
communications with recyclable
messaging.Click here to go back 24
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions All non-recyclable Roll out OPRL recycling For bottles under the
packaging formats within guidance on packaging evian® brand, we will use
our portfolio to be across the businesses. 100% rPET by 2025.
identified and a plan Collaborate with other We will launch 100% rPET
developed to address. stakeholders to improve bottles, to offer consumers
the collection of PET more circular choices,
bottles. starting in 2018 and
reaching all our major
markets by 2021.
Collaboration with
stakeholders to identify
ways to increase the
availability of rPET.
Actions taken Testing and scoping of Evaluating new generation Launched our washing up
improved instore refill of compostable packaging liquid PET and home HDPE
technology. materials. bottles with 100% recycled
Locking first test of instore content.
refill to validate the Launched caps with 50%
technology in market. recycled content in our dish
range.Click here to go back 25
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation or
alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Planned actions By 2020 we want to launch We will trial alternative By 2020 we aim to have
minimum 5 improved biodegradable and bio- 100% recycled content in all
instore refill stations as a sourced packaging. of our bottles (PET and
test and learn to evaluate HDPE)
the potential to scale a By 2020, we aim to have
reuse and refill model 50% of recycled content in
across all markets. the caps.
Actions taken Ella's Kitchen are looking at Ella's Kitchen are looking at Expanded our EllaCycle Using recycled content (RC),
different material options for different material options recycling program with in snack trays and exploring
flexible packaging (flow wrap, for flexible packaging (flow TerraCycle by increasing other opportunities to use
pouch) with existing and new wrap, pouch). communications and RC.
packaging converters. Packaging environmental awareness to parents and Established new
Focused on developing impact now considered at carers (500 drop off partnership with other UK
industry options for capture, each gate of the product locations in the UK). Plastic Pact members and
reprocessing and recycling of design process. Launched instore postal non-members, focused
the baby food pouch material return recycling initiative specifically on flexible
leveraging partnership with with ASDA. packaging - output
TerraCycle. In the process of becoming alignment on best approach
OPRL members. for flexibles at every stage
of the value chain, including
life cycle assessment (LCA).Click here to go back 26
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken Ran a workshop with Established new Launched of our Good Stuff We are looking at different
businesses and organisations partnership with other UK We Do report (social + material options for flexible
across the plastic value chain Plastic Pact members and environmental impact packaging (flowrap, pouch)
to understand barriers to non-members focused report) which outlines the with existing and new
functionality and recyclability specifically on flexible complexities around polymer suppliers – this
of flexibles. packaging - output recycling and our approach. includes LCA.
Participated in several alignment on best Presented to AMI Plastic Exploring recycled content
innovation workshop with approach for flexibles at Pouch Conference on Ella’s food grade certification for
KTN, NERC and Biome to every stage of the value strategy to raise awareness PE and PP.
investigate funding for new chain. of recyclability issues within
solution. global plastic industry.
Planned actions REDESIGN: Horizon scanning MAKE IT RECYCLABLE: GROW ELLACYCLE: Double REDUCE ITS FOOTPRINT:
and collaboration. 100% of product packaging the number of pouches Measure + reduce the
to be widely recyclable or sent to EllaCycle by June lifecycle carbon footprint of
compostable by 2024. 2021 (Baseline FY18). our packaging.Click here to go back 27
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary
single-use packaging through redesign,
innovation or alternative (reuse)
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
delivery model.
Actions taken The Highland Spring eco All Highland Spring bottles
bottle™ a 100% recycled plastic will contain at least 25% re-
bottle has been rolled-out cycled materials by the end
across the UK. of 2019.
Planned actions Highland Spring Group A Highland Spring Sparkling Highland Spring Group’s
will decrease PET in eco bottle and a Highland ambition is to use at least
packaging by 20% by Spring Kids eco bottle will be 50% recycled plastic in our
2020. rolled-out in 2019. bottles by 2022.Click here to go back 28
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary
single-use packaging through
redesign, innovation or alternative
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
(reuse) delivery model.
Actions taken Not relevant for our We have eliminated the use of In partnership with a We have been trialling
packaging portfolio. polystyrene in products sold to supplier have been involved packaging with a higher
the retailer. in the making of a video to level of recycled content.
show the recycling story of
a food tray that was shared
with consumers.
Planned actions Not relevant for our Have identified all non- Work with The UK Plastics We have identified the level
packaging portfolio. recyclable packaging formats Pact/OPRL on making the of recycled content in our
and have a plan in order to consumer experience plastic packaging and have
address them. easier in terms of plans in place in order to:
Investigating the use of NIR communicating if a pack is Increase the level of
detectable pigments in our or isn’t recyclable. recycled content in our
coloured packaging. packs where there currently
Look at alternatives to is a level.
mechanical recycling to increase Work on innovative projects
recycling of complex laminates. in order to add recycled
Work towards using mono content where there is
structures where possible. currently none.
Look to reduce down the
number of plastic types used in
order to make recycling easier
for the recycling centres.Click here to go back 29
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken After a Head Office led All Hovis bread bags are Bread bag recycle logo on
sustainability review all Hovis made from LDPE and are front of pack and updated
Head Office employees have 100% recyclable. 100% re-positioned OPRL logo on
been supplied with reusable recyclable packaging is a back of pack implemented
water bottles to reduce standard for all Hovis bread for top three biggest
plastic cup use in the office. bags and will cover any volume products.
future NPD. Website updated to provide
information about bread
bag recycling.
Bread bag recycle bins
installed at Hovis HQ.
Planned actions Conduct pallet wrap Continue to send all our Bread bag recycle logo on Not applicable for Hovis
optimisation study to unused LDPE bread bags front of pack and updated packaging portfolio as post
investigate if Hovis can back to our supplier for re-positioned OPRL logo on consumer recycled plastic is
implement measures for a 100% recycling in a closed back of pack. not currently approved for
reduction in pallet wrap loop system. Implementation plan direct food contact.
consumption. Continue to investigate and started and remaining SKUs However Hovis are liaising
Reviewing all packaging trial PE based flow wrap to go live by end of Q2 with suppliers and are
specifications to ensure material that can be 2019. ready to consider action if
material thickness and sizing recycled to potentially Continue to work with there are any updates or
is optimised for all products, replace OPP flow wrap if all retailers to promote the changes to this legislation.
ensuring only the required performance criteria are collection of bread bags at
amount of plastic packaging met. larger stores for recycling.
is used.Click here to go back 30
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or
unnecessary single-use packaging
through redesign, innovation or
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across
all plastic packaging.
alternative (reuse) delivery model.
Planned actions Hovis have entered a partnership with
TerraCycle, a scheme where used bread
bags from consumers can be collected
and recycled into useful items for the
community such as park benches and
school playgrounds.
Actions taken Investigating paper Our packaging is Reviewed our OPRL labels and updated Moved our smoothie
straws for our kids recyclable now and we across all SKUs along with recycling bottles to 50% rPET +
products. are committed to stories on pack. 15% plant PET. Started
keeping it that way. Adopted The UK Plastics Pact design for process of migrating our
recyclability guidelines. juice range to the same.
Partnered in Leeds By Example OTG
recycling campaign.
Planned Actions By 2020 we aim to Our packaging is All packaging to include OPRL recyclability All our bottles are
replace the plastic recyclable now and we labelling. already a minimum of
straws on our kids are committed to We commit to raising awareness of 30% rPET.
product range with keeping it that way. recycling to our drinkers by dedicating
paper straws. part of our drinks labels to it (ongoing).Click here to go back 31
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary
single-use packaging through redesign,
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
innovation or alternative (reuse)
delivery model.
Planned actions By 2025 we aim to deliver We aim to deliver a re-use trial We will work with our We will have a minimum of
a light-weighting by 2025, without material local council (local to 50% recycled content across
programme targeting 5- increase in product wastage innocent HQ: Kensington all bottles by 2022. We are
10% weight reductions and therefore detrimental and Chelsea Borough) to also aiming for a 100%
across all of our larger, impact on our carbon improve in-home renewable smoothie bottle by
take-home bottles. footprint. (Note: this will be in recycling rates by 2020; 2022, comprised of ~ 70%
one of our European markets, campaign kicks off late recycled plastic and 30%
possibly outside the UK). 2019. robust bio plastic (from waste
organic sources). 0% virgin
plastic.
We aim to trial recycled
content in our caps by 2025.
Actions taken We have engaged and We have clear packaging
continue to engage with our disposal messaging on
current supplier base to find all of our Kettle Chips
recyclable, reusable or range.
compostable alternatives to
our packaging.
Planned actions We will explore opportunities We commit to educate We will look for opportunities
to make our shrink wrap 100% our consumers on the to add recycled content to our
recyclable by removing the correct disposal of our tertiary packing which will
contamination that comes packaging. include box, shrink wrap and
from paper labels. tape.Click here to go back 32
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all
single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging.
innovation or alternative (reuse)
delivery model.
Planned actions We will look at opportunities We will launch a dedicated
to send our on site shrink sustainability page within
wrap waste directly to a local our current website that
recycling facility. will highlight what we have
We are exploring options for a already been able to
recyclable tape that will not achieve and what our goals
contaminate our cardboard and aspirations are for the
boxes (secondary packaging). future.
We commit to prioritise We commit to add clear
sustainable packaging packaging disposal
solutions wherever possible messaging on our
when launching new products Metcalfe’s range.
by embedding this into our
product development process.
Actions taken Not relevant for our UK Plastics Pact team and Content added to Kimberly- Initiated engagement with
packaging portfolio. individual project teams Clark’s sustainability suppliers to review post
established. website to further consumer recycled plastic
encourage consumers to supply availability, cost
recycle plastic packaging. implications and quality
evaluation to comply with
our packaging supplier
standards.Click here to go back 33
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary
single-use packaging through redesign,
innovation or alternative (reuse)
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable,
recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or
composted.
30% average recycled content
across all plastic packaging.
delivery model.
Planned actions Not relevant for our Identify all non-recyclable Improve OPRL labelling across Commit to developing
packaging portfolio. packaging formats within our brands and share learning. a recycled content
portfolio and develop a plan to Will support campaign to raise sourcing strategy to
address. consumer awareness of retailer increase use of
> 90%* of our plastic films take back facilities. recycled plastics from
packaging is currently Evaluate new communication 2020 – 2025.
recyclable, either through opportunities through our Packaging
household kerbside collection brand websites, social media, specifications to
or retailer front of store advertisements, etc. that raise include a %
collection points. Plan to be awareness on proper disposal requirement* for
100% recyclable by 2022. and encourage recycling. recycled content. * %
Will reduce % of plastic to the to be determined in
minimum required, to ensure 2019.
functional delivery and
consumer acceptance. *2018
estimate and to be confirmed
during data collection for The
UK Plastics Pact.
Actions taken We’ve launched our We are investigating As part of our pacKPromise; a
pacKPromise; a three- alternative materials, including three-stage plan to reduce our
stage plan to reduce our non-fossil-based alternatives packaging impact, we have
impact on the to plastic packaging that launched a partnership with
environment: deliver comparable TerraCycle. This allows our
performance operationally, packs to be recycled whileClick here to go back 34
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action
Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across
use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. all plastic packaging.
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
Actions taken Phase one is to use less technically and don’t we continue to work with The
packaging. We already use increase incidences of food UK Plastics Pact to define
11% less packaging than we waste. longer term solutions for
did ten years ago. recycling.
We’ve also introduced flow In March 2019 we launched
wrap multipacks on our Hula the KP Snacks’ Nuts, Popcorn,
Hoops portfolio (23% Crisps and Preztels Recycling
reduction on large Programme, in partnership
multipacks outer packaging, with TerraCycle.
saving 11.2 tonnes of We are carrying out an
materials) and McCoy’s six engagement programme
packs. We’ve planned with our external and
ongoing investment over the internal stakeholders and
next 2-3 years to optimise encouraging our colleagues
our multipacks which will to get their local
significantly reduce our communities involved in
usage of plastic film. recycling their packs.Click here to go back 35
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled
or composted.
30% average recycled content across
all plastic packaging.
Planned actions Reduction in both size and Investigation into We will continue to engage Investigation into
gauge of materials utilised alternative materials that with various groups as part of technologies that
across our product portfolio. will allow the packaging to our membership of The UK support this. None
Investment in new be reusable, recyclable or Plastics Pact, to support currently exist for thin
technology that allows us to compostable. Ongoing development of appropriate plastic films.
reduce the size of packaging collaboration with The UK recycling strategies.
put on to the market (pillow Plastics Pact on
pack to flow wrap). infrastructure
development.
Actions taken Started optimisation of Kraft Heinz is no stranger to Established partnerships and First tests completed,
Foodservice dispensing advancing the sustainability started the development for a pending results on
solutions, as alternative for of its packaging. Evidenced fully circular PET bottle for performance taking
single serve sachets for front by previous work in this Heinz Tomato Ketchup. appearance and
of house consumption. space, the Company has technical aspects into
been working for years to the equation.
optimize its high-volume
packaging.
Planned actions Alternatives to current single Kraft Heinz aims to make Kraft Heinz Europe is working Kraft Heinz will work
use packaging under 100% of its packaging to make the recyclable Heinz toward increasing the
evaluation with the ambition globally recyclable, reusable Tomato Ketchup PET plastic usage of recycled
to improve sustainability or compostable by 2025. bottle fully circular by 2022, by content in its packaging
levels. using recycled material that and decreasing the
can be made back into food- overall volume of
grade packaging. packaging used.Click here to go back 36
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-
use packaging through redesign, innovation
or alternative (reuse) delivery model.
100% of plastics packaging to be
reusable, recyclable or compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
Actions taken Stopped selling plastics Now able to report on OPRL information is now on Training session organised
straws, cutlery and cups. recyclability but next steps pack for all new products with WRAP to support
are to take this to polymer (as of 2018). decision making process.
level. Collection infrastructure in Actively sourcing 100%
Contacted suppliers asking place in stores (returned to recycled content – Lock &
for their assistance with DC for recycling). Lock and Wham recycled
packaging and are now Stepped up communication plastic storage boxes.
liaising with supply base to to customers in 2018 on Opportunity identified to
remove polybags and sustainability and our move to recycled content
unnecessary transit commitments, and have packaging, particularly on
packaging. started 2019 with a feature cleaning consumables.
Looking at refill packs for in Spring catalogue re
some items so that the sustainability and an ‘eco’
primary packaging is area in most retail stores.
reusable.
Started to look at refillable
options on cleaning liquids
or pellet type options.Click here to go back 37
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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4
Member Action Eliminate problematic or
unnecessary single-use
packaging through redesign,
100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or
compostable.
70% of plastics packaging effectively
recycled or composted.
30% average recycled content across all
plastic packaging.
innovation or alternative
(reuse) delivery model.
Planned actions Reduce tonnage of Work with Valpak to establish 2018 Trial collections of high Identify which Lakeland
Lakeland plastic packaging information at a lower volume plastic products or cleaning product bottles
packaging as a level (polymer) in order to identify packaging in retail stores can be replaced with 100%
whole by replacing three priority categories/packaging for recycling. recycled material bottles
20% of plastics with types to prioritise for replacement by Continue customer and trial on at least 3 SKUs
alternative end Q3 2019. communication through all by end Q1 2020.
materials by end Q2 Supply base briefed on sustainable channels (web, retail, mail Target 10% recycled
2020. packaging requirements end 2018 – order) around the content across all Lakeland
aim for 50% reduction in non- importance of eco and plastic packaging by end
recyclable transit packaging by end shifting to sustainable 2020.
Q2 2020. products, including actively Commit to a recycled
Introduce an eco range of cleaning marketing the Recycle Now content (or replacement)
liquids in a refill type format to recycle week (23rd – 29th strategy for all disposable
encourage consumers to re-use September). plastic packaging AND
rather than dispose of empty bottles Produce a customer guide product with goals by year
by end Q1 2020. ‘need to knows’ around by end 2019.
Identify a replacement material for what can/can’t be recycled
polybags on all Lakeland own brand or composted to assist
SKUs and instruct this as a rolling confused customers and
change by end of 2019. aid at home recycling by
end Q2 2019. Provide
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