Tesco And Sainsbury’s Ditch Hummus Lids To Save Plastic

Tesco and Sainsbury’s have made the decision to replace hard plastic lids on their private-label hummus products with a thin film in order to reduce plastic packaging. This move is estimated to save over 50 million pieces of plastic per year for both supermarkets. While some customers support the sustainability measures, others have criticized the use of non-recyclable, non-resealable film and expressed concerns about potential food waste.

Both Tesco and Sainsbury’s are part of the UK Plastics Pact, which aims to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling efforts. Tesco has already saved over 5,900 tonnes of packaging by implementing measures like plastic-free avocados, while Sainsbury’s recently reduced packaging across its baked goods section by 90%, saving over 400 tonnes of plastic annually. These efforts align with the pact’s 2025 goals, which include eliminating unnecessary single-use packaging and increasing the recyclability of all packaging.