SuperValu stores to provide compostable produce bags
SUPERVALU are the first retailers in Ireland to introduce fully compostable and biodegradable produce bags for use by customers.
The compostable produce bags will initially be available at 70 SuperValu stores with a view to making them available across the entries store network. The three local stores Bray, Wicklow town and Baltinglass are among those taking part in the trial.
SuperValu is committed to minimising the use of plastic by eliminating, reducing and replacing conventional plastics.
The compostable produce bags are designed to replace the use of plastic bags within the fruit and veg section with customers using the bags to purchase loose produce.
The free-of-charge compostable produce bags are designed to be breathable to help preserve fruit and veg placed into the bag. They can also be filled with food waste after use and placed in the brown bin for compostable disposal.
Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, said: ‘ The introduction of compostable produce bags is an important step for SuperValu as part of an overall commitment to reduce the use of plastics across our supply chain and is part of our broader sustainability strategy to leave a positive impact on the communities that we operate in every day. We recognise that this is an important issue for our consumers ad our planet.’