Asda removes plastic fruit and veg bags from Harrogate store in bid to help environment

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In a 9-store trial,which includes the Harrogate store on Bower Road, the retial giant says the move could save around 141 tonnes of plastic a year, which equates to over 3.5 million bags.

Instead of the plastic bags, Asda will be offering ‘Veggio’ bags which are made from 100% recycled plastic water bottles, priced at 30p each.

Kevin Patel, Director of Produce at Asda said;“This is a really exciting step in our journey as we continue to look at innovative ways we can reduce unnecessary plastic from across the business and meet our target of reducing own brand plastic by 15% by 2021.

"We know that our customers and colleagues are really passionate about sustainability and we want to make it as easy as possible for them to do their bit for the environment, without having to compromise on quality."

Asda has recently announced a number of innovative solution to plastic pollution, including launching the first 100% recyclable blueberry punnet, which will recycle 5.5 million film lids, with more trials to come later in the year on other fresh lines.

The trial will begin on Monday, September 7.