Greenpeace's most recent report is an eye-opener

CuBE • Jun 24, 2019

See which U.S. Grocers are really shifting from single-use plastic --- Original report published in June 2019 by Greenpeace USA

Earlier this month, Greenpeace published its 2019 Supermarket Plastics Scorecard showing the sustainability rating of major U.S. retailers when it comes to single-use plastics. While all retailers profiled received failing scores, some are beginning to explore real solutions that include reusing and refilling practices .

The report explained how reusable products , refill practices and closed-loop systems are far more effective in solving the plastic pollution problem than recycling alone. It also explains how ' bioplastics, biodegradable and compostable materials miss the mark ' - something that aligns with findings in CuBE's article " Food Service Waste: What Really Happens to Your Packaging ".

Access the full report to learn more about the single-use plastic pollution crisis and ways that grocers (and consumers) can help shift away from today's throwaway culture.

PACKAGING AWAY THE PLANET: U.S. GROCERY RETAILERS AND THE PLASTIC POLLUTION CRISIS
Written by: David Pinsky and James Mitchell Edited by: Joan O’Callaghan
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Greenpeace is a global network of independent national and regional Greenpeace organizations that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.greenpeace.org

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