TESCO has replaced plastic tubs of its laundry detergent pods with new recyclable cardboard packaging.
The supermarket said the move will save 252 tonnes of plastic annually as well as four million pieces of plastic across eight lines.
Containing more than 90% recycled cardboard, the new boxes are FSC-certified with a thin plastic liner inside to protect the pods. When empty, Tesco said the cardboard box can be put in the normal household recycling bin.
Over 24 million people in the UK regularly buy laundry products, with more than 38% already opting for pods – compared to 28% choosing powder detergent and 34% preferring liquid or gel, the retailer added.
Tesco group quality director, Sarah Bradbury, said, “Customers are focused on getting great value right now, but we know that they still want to choose products that use less or no plastic in their packaging. This is one of many changes we’re making to reduce unnecessary plastic from products right across our stores.”
