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Reducing the number of items sold in plastic packages in our produce section, including apple, pear and potato bags.
Replacing any remaining Styrofoam trays in our fresh meat section with PET1 trays that are highly recyclable.
Replacing the current plastic sleeves on our greeting cards with sleeves made of a renewable, compostable material.
Replacing the current plastic flower bags with bags made of a renewable material.
Eliminating non-recyclable plastic and foil pouches from our tea packages.
Greenpeace Plastics Campaigner Kate Melges said, “Trader Joe’s decision to phase out some of its most problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging is a direct response to customers pushing them to act. While the company has a long way to go toward ridding its aisles of throwaway plastic packaging, this is a step in the right direction and shows they recognize the growing plastic pollution crisis.” The petition directed at Trader Joe’s said that “corporations like you need to lead consumers in making earth-conscious choices. Start by eliminating plastic packaging on your produce. Offer produce in bulk like other grocery stores, and choose cardboard, glass and metal over plastic packaging.” The Company also said that it will be collecting information on all of the packaging in its stores and evaluating it in order to thoughtfully approach making additional changes.
Why This Matters: Consumers can make a difference when they make their wishes known to big retailers like Trader Joe’s The petition drive aimed at Trader Joe’s was effective — it got the Company’s attention — even a company as environmentally conscious as Trader Joe’s had room for improvement on its packaging. More stores should be paying attention too. All grocery stores — both the neighborhood ones like Trader Joe’s, as well as those that do big business online — should be looking for more ways to reduce plastic packaging. Our oceans and our landfills are full of plastic. We must cut back.
What You Can Do: The petition is still open for signatures, if you would like to add yours, just click here.
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