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SuperValu introduces 100% compostable reusable shopping bags

Jamie Graham (manager) and Deirdre Fegan from SuperValu Lisburn show off the 100 per cent compostable and reusable shopping bags which will be introduced across stores this week as part of the retailer's overall sustainability strategy
Jamie Graham (manager) and Deirdre Fegan from SuperValu Lisburn show off the 100 per cent compostable and reusable shopping bags which will be introduced across stores this week as part of the retailer's overall sustainability strategy Jamie Graham (manager) and Deirdre Fegan from SuperValu Lisburn show off the 100 per cent compostable and reusable shopping bags which will be introduced across stores this week as part of the retailer's overall sustainability strategy

RETAILER SuperValu has introduced 100 per cent compostable and reusable shopping bags across its portfolio of Northern Ireland stores.

It follows the introduction of fully compostable fruit and vegetable bags for customers last year.

Both initiatives are just two steps SuperValu is taking as part of their sustainable packaging strategy to make 100 per cent of its own brand and fresh fruit and vegetable packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.

The SuperValu shopping bag is priced at 75p and made from a blend of renewable raw materials.

Michael McCormack, managing director of SuperValu in Northern Ireland, said: “Our customers expect us to help them make more sustainable choices and we’re committed to doing just that. Reducing our environmental impact on the planet is a core focus of our overall strategy to help build sustainable communities and we have already made significant steps forward in this area.”