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Supermarkets - How green are they?
I have recently released a report entitled "How Green is Your Supermarket?" The report is based on responses from the ‘big nine’ supermarket chains to questions on packaging and waste, sourcing and energy use. The report reveals that supermarket lorries travel the equivalent of two return trips to the moon everyday, and that within 21 years the amount of plastic bags issued by supermarkets would cover the whole of England.
Today, customers are asking more from their supermarkets than ‘pile ‘em high and sell ‘em cheap’. They want to know that these companies are taking a responsible attitude towards the environment. On sourcing, energy use, and packaging, some supermarket chains are taking the lead, but that best practice needs to be shared. The Government must take action to encourage supermarkets to establish national standards, and reach national targets. Supermarkets are now a major part of our communities. With one supermarket for every 10,000 people, the big chains have a duty to provide environmentally-friendly alternatives, support local producers and the British organic industry, and commit to saving energy.
To see the full supermarket report please download it here.
Supermarket Report (Word Document, 173 KB)