In a move to tackle plastic waste, Woolies has announced that customers will be able to bring their containers to the deli counter.
After a successful trial in a suburb of Sydney, the BYO container program has expanded to all Woolworths stores across Australia.
The initiative, which is being rolled out across the country, allows customers to buy their own reusable food containers at the counters. Trials will also be rolled out in other stores in 2022.
Reusable packaging has become an integral part of our daily routines, with many of us regularly bringing home bags or cups for our morning coffee.
The change could save an average store around 10,000 plastic containers a year.
For safety reasons, bags and boxes of food must have a sealable lid. They should also be clean and in good condition.
The option is also available for all products sold by weight at meat and seafood counters, but not for salads sold by volume.
Trevor Evans, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Waste reduction and environmental management, said that the government’s goal to phase out plastic waste by 2025 is a vital step in achieving environmental success.
According to the Australian Consumers’ Association, more than half of Australians are looking for opportunities to reduce their waste.
In June, Coles Australia launched its own BYO (Bring Your Own) container system in a bid to provide its customers with more choice when it comes to filling their bottles.
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