{"id":2518,"date":"2024-09-20T04:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2518"},"modified":"2024-09-20T04:00:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:00:13","slug":"sainsburys-introduces-sustainable-packaging-for-bakery-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=2518","title":{"rendered":"Sainsbury\u2019s introduces sustainable packaging for bakery items\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The move is aligned with the retailer\u2019s continued plastic reduction. Credit: Sainsbury\u2019s. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury\u2019s has introduced new sustainable packaging across its bakery section to reduce plastic waste.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This initiative is expected to cut plastic usage by more than 560 tonnes (t) each year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The changes involve replacing plastic clam-shell-style packaging with cardboard and paper options for doughnuts and pastries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move is expected to achieve a 90% reduction in plastic in the section annually. <\/p>\n

Doughnuts will now be sold in card boxes with a small window while twin-pack pastries, croissants, and cinnamon swirls have transitioned to paper bags.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, the in-store bakery bread range will see up to a 60% reduction in plastic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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