Planet
As an ethical and responsible retailer, we understand that many consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about our planet, and how the way we shop can affect climate change.
It remains an industry-wide issue that needs a united approach from consumers, manufacturers and retailers, amongst others.
What we are doing:
- In 2008 we led the way in the Channel Islands by levying a 5p charge on one trip carrier bags, seven years before the UK law came into force.We now charge 70p (in Jersey) for a plastic reusable bag, in line with the law that came in July 2022.
- We phased out single-use carrier bags at the end of 2018. We have a plastic bag reuse bin, where you can take a pre-loved carrier bag if you forget yours.
- Signed up to Plastic Free Jersey’s Business Toolkit, committing to three main action points.
- Launched a plastic free produce trial refill station in our Jersey Grand Marché Stores.
- Launched Jersey Dairy refill stations at our Jersey Grand Marchés and loose produce refill station at Grand Marché St Helier.
- We have replaced single use cutlery and stirrers with wooden alternatives.
- We are working with local suppliers to encourage best practice with the materials they use for produce packaging. Black or brown plastic has moved to PET containers which can be widely recycled.
- We are introducing a new bag for life.
Are paper bags as ‘green’ as we think?
Why your Co-op isn’t offering customers paper bags.
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Our plastic free produce trial unwrapped
An update on our plastic free produce trial at Grand Marché stores
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Working with local suppliers to tackle plastic packaging
Discussing the issues of single-use plastic and food waste.
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