{"id":143099,"date":"2024-04-30T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=143099"},"modified":"2024-04-26T10:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:53:15","slug":"aldi-scrubs-out-plastic-with-new-tootbrush-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/aldi-scrubs-out-plastic-with-new-tootbrush-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"ALDI scrubs out plastic with new tootbrush packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-143155\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.472;width:708px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1.png 920w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/toothbrushes-1.jpg-920x625-1-397x270.png 397w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 ALDI<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Aldi has introduced new plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes. The UK\u2019s fourth-largest supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative, making it easier for customers to recycle at home without the need for separation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The change applies to Aldi\u2019s two-packs of Dentitex Soft and Whitening toothbrushes, helping to remove an estimated 17 tonnes of plastic packaging per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the latest move in Aldi\u2019s continuing efforts to reduce its environmental impact and develop alternative packaging for its products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Luke Emery, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said:&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cReducing plastic is a huge priority for us at Aldi, and we know how important it is to our customers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are continuously looking for innovative ways to modify our packaging, and making this change on our toothbrushes is another step forward in our ongoing work to remove plastic where possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this year, Aldi also announced a trial of double toilet rolls across its own-label lines in selected stores, meaning customers can get double the volume of sheets per roll. This has reduced the size of the packaging and will help to remove 60 tonnes of plastic packaging a year if it\u2019s rolled out to all stores.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aldi has introduced new plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes. The UK\u2019s fourth-largest supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative, making it easier for customers to recycle at home without the need for separation. 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