Supermarket Gets Rid of Cardboard Sleeves to Reduce Waste

Konbini.com

The British supermarket Morrison’s has begun to sell ready-made dips, including salsa and hummus, without the extra cardboard packaging they previously came with to do their part for the environment. We’ve no doubt all thought the same thing when it comes to certain products’ excessive packaging – so much waste for no reason!

By removing the unnecessary sleeves from their dips, Morrison’s hopes to reduce overall waste, even if it only affects their own customers. Many Facebook users caught sight of this initiative and applauded the store’s decision. Many noted that it takes small steps like this one in order to make a big impact.

Although some assume that this is simply a way for the business to become more respected and trusted, others point out that the intention behind the action doesn’t change the fact that less waste is being created.

 Not only does the cardboard itself add to the garbage we regularly create as a consumerist society, but the cardboard synthesizing process also uses up a lot of energy. By producing less cardboard, more energy is being saved than we originally thought.

Morrison’s is certainly on the right track towards becoming a more environmentally-friendly business, and many other supermarkets should take this as an indication to focus less on making money and more on being greener.