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Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> has switched its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper in a move which will eventually save 20.2 million pieces of plastic a year upon full rollout.<\/p>\n Starting with a trial across 77 Sainsbury\u2019s supermarkets, customers can purchase by Sainsbury\u2019s Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack in paper packaging in selected superstores now. Following successful completion of the trial, a wider rollout is anticipated to start later this year in-store and online. The plastic-free avocado packaging consists of paper with bamboo netting, a solution that is fully recyclable<\/a> at curbside.<\/p>\n Claire Hughes, Director of Product and Innovation said: \u201cSwitching to paper packaging across our Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack is one of the many steps we are taking to fulfill our commitment towards a greener future. The initiative reflects our continuous efforts to help develop more sustainable<\/a> and innovative packaging solutions and we\u2019re excited for our customers to try out the new packaging in-store”.<\/p>\n As part of its broader strategy to cut down on plastic usage, Sainsbury\u2019s has implemented various initiatives. Last year, Sainsbury\u2019s made the move from plastic to cardboard punnets across a range of its Taste the Difference berries and cherries. The change will help the retailer save over 160 tonnes of plastic per year. Furthermore, the switch to cardboard mushroom punnets has saved around 775 tonnes of plastic each year, and transitioning all kitchen and toilet roll packaging from plastic to paper reduced over 485 tonnes annually.<\/p>\n Sainsbury\u2019s recently launched its \u2018Good to Know\u2019 logo to help customers identify products with improved packaging or components such as those with reduced plastic packaging. The new logo is aimed to raise awareness and make it easier for customers to understand Sainsbury\u2019s work to support sustainability, animal welfare and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n