When Morrisons last month pledged to scrap plastic packaging from its bananas – the second most commonly bought fresh product in its stores – it sounded like a sensible move. “Bananas have their own packaging: their skins,” Elio Biondo, Morrisons’ banana buyer, said. Instead of plastic bags, paper bands will be used to ensure bunches remain intact.
It was one of a number of initiatives disclosed by retailers in recent years, with others including more recyclable and compostable packaging and
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