Sainsbury’s has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic waste by becoming the first major UK retailer to replace plastic tray packaging with vacuum-packed alternatives for their entire lamb mince range. This innovative change will result in a minimum 65 per cent reduction in plastic usage per product, saving an impressive 26 tonnes of plastic annually. The supermarket giant announced the switch following the success of their market-leading vacuum-packed beef mince. Customers can now purchase lamb mince in the new packaging both in-store and online. Director of Fresh Food at Sainsbury…
