Store ditches plastic forks

ASDA salads and protein bowls will not have disposable forks from June 25 in a bid to cut plastic use.

The store wants 30% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable by 2021.

The supermarket is aiming to use 41 tonnes less plastic a year.

Kevin Patel, Asda’s director of produce, said: “We have made the decision to remove plastic forks so our customers don’t have to choose between living sustainably and shopping with ease.”