THE UK PLASTICS PACT PROGRESS REPORT VERSION 3: December 2019

1 THE UK PLASTICS PACT PROGRESS REPORT VERSION 3: December 2019

Tracking UK Plastics Pact member progress and future commitments towards the four Pact targets 2 INTRODUCTION

WRAP launched The UK Plastics Pact on the 26th April 2018. Important to note Since its inception the Pact now has 85 business members (including Retailers, Manufacturers, the Hospitality Sector, This report represents a small selection of the large Recyclers and Plastic Convertors) plus 45 supporting number of initiatives currently underway in this sector. organisations (trade bodies, NGO’s etc). Click here to see a list Due to their sensitive nature, there are many other of all our members and supporters. Each has agreed to targets initiatives ongoing which will be shared in due course. In to 2025 with a roadmap in place which sets out the direction some instances columns in the tables will be blank. This of travel for members to follow. signifies that the organisation is either not taking action towards the target at this moment in time, the information The progress tracker and future commitments is not yet ready to share publicly or that that the organisation does not work in a way that requires action In May 2019, to mark the one year anniversary of The UK Plastics towards that particular target. Pact, a selection of our members from the manufacturing and retail sector (who make or sell products in plastic packaging) have This document will be updated regularly over the coming come together to share the actions that they have taken so far years as we progress towards 2025. and the commitments that they are making to deliver against the targets of The UK Plastics Pact. This document how now been A glossary of terms is available in the back of this report. updated with more recent progress from these businesses and Here. now also includes pledges from other sectors- including the recycling sector & the plastic manufacturers.

Rollover names and click to search by UK3 Member navigation Plastics Pact member

Brands, Retailers G-H O-P Converters Recyclers and Hospitality Sector  General Mills  Ocado  Highland Spring Group  PepsiCo A-B O-P A-B  Hilton Food Group  Pladis  ALPLA  Plastipak  Biffa Polymers A-B  Hovis  Premier Foods  Berry  Procter & Gamble  ABP Beef  Aldi S-T S-T  apetito I-J C-D  Sabic  Suez  innocent  Arla Q-R  Charpak  Sylatech  Quorn Foods/Cauldron  Asda  Coveris  TerraCycle  Reckitt Benckiser  Aston Manor Cider K-L  Kettle Foods  Barfoots E-F  Boots  Kimberly Clark S-T V-W  Faerch  Veolia  Brakes  KP Snacks  Sainsbury’s  Viridor  Britvic  Kraft Heinz  Samworth Brothers

 Lakeland  Shepley Spring G-H  Lakeland Dairies  The Silver Spoon Company  Greiner C-D  Lidl  Speedibake  Coca-Cola European  LR Suntory  Tata Global Beverages Partners K-L  Taylors of Harrogate  klöckner pentaplast  Coop  Tesco  Krehalon  Cranswick M-N  McDonalds  Danone UK  M&S  Dunbia U-V M-N  Morrisons  Unilever  Mainetti  Musgrave  Novamont E-F  Nestle  Ecover  Nomad Foods W  Ella’s Kitchen (BirdsEye)  Waitrose  Westmill Foods

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken To date we have launched Conducted a group wide study All our packaging All our PET plastic a new form of packaging of our plastic usage both to conforms with our packaging is made with for steaks with three of retail and business to business, customer and legal 100% recycled bottle flake. our customers. to provide us with a detailed requirements regarding Circa 80% less plastic. benchmark for future work. on pack recycling Saving 300 tons of single information for use plastic. consumers. Eliminating 10 million Our new pack has plastic trays. instructions for the We are also in the process consumers to remove of eliminating PVC from plastic elements from the our packaging and card and tell them which replacing this with a recycling bin these should widely recycled be added to. alternative.

Planned Actions We will eliminate unnecessary plastic in our packaging without compromising shelf life or quality.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation recyclable or compostable. effectively recycled or plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model. composted.

Actions taken 900 tonnes of plastic per 87.5% of our product range is More than 96% of our As of January 2019 33.6% of year has been saved by now widely recyclable (across all packaging is labelled our packaging contains stopping to sell 5p carrier packaging materials). in accordance to recycled content. bags. 61% of our plastic packaging is OPRL guidelines to The pasta pots in our food 250 tonnes of unnecessary recyclable under OPRL guidance. ensure customers are to go range are now made plastic packaging has been Almost 3,000 tonnes of non- informed on how to of 95% recycled content. eliminated on fruit and veg, recyclable plastic packaging has recycle our Our 2L juice drinks have Our nappy packaging has been removed and replaced with packaging. moved from HDPE to been redesigned, resulting in recyclable alternatives. rHDPE consequently a 15% reduction in More than 1,050 tonnes of non- replacing 85 tonnes of packaging, saving 20 tonnes recyclable plastic has been virgin plastic each year. of plastic each year. removed annually by moving our We’re working with our Polystyrene pizza bases have Ashfield Farm Range of sliced suppliers, who are been moved to cardboard cooked meats to recyclable encouraged to bring which will eliminate 180 packaging. initiatives to increase the tonnes of unrecyclable 630 tonnes of non-recyclable percentage of recycled plastic annually. plastic in our fresh meats and 250 content to each of their A total of 2,200 tonnes of tonnes in produce have been updates. plastic has been saved. removed by swapping our black trays with clear ones.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation or compostable. effectively recycled or plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model. composted.

Planned actions Have extended our Scottish Have set internal recyclability Aim to have all Will be assessing each trial of loose veg lines across targets to ensure we meet our products labelled commodity group on a a further 230 stores across 2022 target of 100% widely with recycling monthly basis to identify the North East and South recyclable on own brand products. guidance by the end individual products with less East of England. If rolled out of the year. than 30% recycled content across the UK, the initiative to ensure the goal is met. would eliminate more than 110 tonnes of plastic wrapping a year. Currently trialling toilet paper wrapped in paper packaging across 174 stores. The trial is estimated to save 935 tonnes of plastic per year if rolled out nationally.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content Member use packaging through redesign, innovation compostable. effectively recycled or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions In September 2019, we have See previous slide See previous slide See previous slide begun trialling cardboard trays across our Specially Selected steak range in more than 380 stores, reducing the amount of plastic packaging per product by 88%. If rolled out nationally, this initiative would save 240 tonnes of plastic per year without compromising food quality or longevity.

Actions taken Will continue to review our We have commissioned an Small trial of closed packaging portfolio in line independent lifecycle analysis to loop recycling initiative with WRAPs problematic understand the different options for with customers. packaging guidance. food packaging that will work for our business.

We are running extensive trials to move towards a recycled tray option for our meals packaging.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content unnecessary single-use packaging or compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging. Member through redesign, innovation or Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Committed to Trialling more sustainable options Following a small trial of closed Committed to a continuing to for pallet wrap. loop recycling with some of our minimum of 30% post- investigate recyclable, customers we will be exploring consumer recycled compostable or Committed to working with further trials in 2020 to help us content across all biodegradable lidding. suppliers to ensure all packaging plan a wider roll out of closed loop plastic packaging. we receive is reusable, recyclable recycling programme. or compostable. Committed to continuing to work with our suppliers and customers to ensure that our packaging is effectively recycled or composted.

Actions taken New packaging Phasing out all Polystyrene yogurt Asda own label AI app developed May launch of Arla solution being pots, so all will be Polypropylene. to encourage and educate Organic “eco cycle developed to allow New Skyr pots developed as fully consumers on how to recycle with bottle”. Ran a number drinking from the lid to Polypropylene and recyclable. engaging videos and information. of trials and awaiting remove the straw and final shelf life results improve consumer Cravendale and Arla Organic milk on 50% content. experience. labels updated to improve on pack recycling instructions. All bottles produced out of Aylesbury are now made from 40% rHDPE following trials and tests. Click here to go back 9 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Testing and developing Been in dialogue with See previous slide Similar trials being spoon alternatives, Recycling Technologies on conducted at other sites. including wood based. how we can work with Working with Eurokey on a them and test our trial to collect and process film/flexibles portfolio. waste plastic as well as Setting up line trials on develop wrap with recycled Butter, Spreads and content. Margarine (BSM) cover leaf and material samples. Kicked off a project with Loop on how we might develop a solution for BSM in a re-usable tub (steel/aluminium/silicone). Planned actions Explore alternatives to Moving all of our yogurt ASDA own label AI app Switching to 40% rHDPE plastic spoons on our ‘On packaging to developed to encourage content in all our milk The Go’ yogurt pots. Polypropylene by the end and educate consumers bottles across our sites, Explore bore seal milk of 2019 which will make it on how to recycle with pending material bottles to allow removal of all recyclable. engaging videos and availability. Have been at the lift and peel which is Work with partners and information. 30% for over 2 years. multi layer and non- WRAP on solutions to Look to duplicate on Arla Secure world first of 50% recyclable. film/flexibles to help on branded products to assist rHDPE milk bottle with the cheese packaging. consumers. Arla Organic “eco cycle bottle”.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Explore on farm solutions to Redevelop Lurpak packaging Audit of Arla branded Working on incorporating farm plastic waste (such as wrap to be in line with our UK products to improve OPRL more rPET into our PET etc). Anchor packaging which is labelling. milk bottles. 100% recyclable and move All new packaging Work with WRAP on PP and away from multi layer tubs. /packaging refreshes to how we can develop and Develop a new cover leaf for improve on pack get rPP material and into BSM that is recyclable such instructions with OPRL our products. as a parchment paper and and ‘layman's terms’ remove the polymer. instructions. Work with Loop on a reusable new packaging format to trial with Tesco on BSM.

Actions taken Delivered 6,500 tonnes of plastic Ongoing removal of non Ongoing trial of coffee cup Ongoing reviews of current reduction across own brand detectable black as part of recycling in 2x of our RC % across biggest rigid products Feb 2018 – Feb 2019. Extra Special redesign. customer Express Diners plastic ranges. Removed plastic cotton buds in Ongoing working groups in in Killingbeck and Ongoing embedded favour of paper. place to target PS, PVC and Beeston. requirements for additional Removed 290 million single use EPS. OPRL labelling given more RC % (inline with targets set carrier bags Nov 2018 and 85 Ongoing and regular own space on packs, and by UKPP) into all NPD million single use carrier bags in brand and branded suppliers increased hierarchy to processes and briefing July 2019. on how to design packaging ensure consistent use. documents. Selling a zero profit £1 reusable for recycling and Front of store carrier bag coffee cup, and give 25p off hot enforcement of our targets. recycling bins widened to drinks in reusable cups. collect any ‘stretchy film’ and given new bin POS. Click here to go back 11 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. or composted. all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken 270+ of our stores are ‘linked’ Ongoing and regular Launched ARLA ‘Have you Ongoing need for to the REFILL app which recyclability training for all Herd’ app encouraging Recycled content briefed encourages more customers product development and customers to recycle more in all Own Brand to use refillable water trading colleagues involved milk bottles. external and internal bottles. in the product development 2nd – 6th Sept 2019 largest conferences, meetings We no longer sell multipacks and selection process. ever ASDA volunteering and strategic discussion. of plastic straws as of March Ongoing Global Walmart campaign, and largest ever 2019. Working Groups to tackle Leeds Canal and River Trust We will no longer sell hard to recycle items. partnership litter pick over 5x multipacks of plastic Numerous product changes days and 10km of waterways. teaspoons as of October already delivered as Q2 2019 saw a full quarter of 2019. journey to 100% recyclable. community champion activity All of our restaurants and An example of this: dedicated to raising awareness cafes have moved from Top Tier Bedding – 500,000 of recycling and single use plastic cutlery, plates and PVC bags have been plastic avoidance through in take away containers to replaced by fabric saving 11 store info campaigns, local organic materials such as tonnes of non recyclable charity and group wood and bagasse in Q3 plastic. presentations and colleague 2019. demonstrations.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We are selling reusable bags as 4pk drinking glasses In Q2 2019 we launch our See previous slide single use alternatives for fruit changed from GPET/APET Plastic Investigators Club and vegetables alongside POS cartons board. lesson plan designed to encouraging customers to Extra special steaks educate primary school reuse. changed from laminated children on the merits and Replaced polystyrene trays in non detectable black problems of plastic pizza for cardboard removing plastic to separable board packaging as well as the 195 tonnes of non recyclable trays. importance of recycling. plastic. All fruit and vegetable Downloaded by 2,600 We offer customers the option trays moved from black to schools it quadrupled our of purchasing reusable or plastic clear plastic Q3 2018. expected forecast and was free sanitary items such as our First retailer to have full the most popular campaign partnership with Hey Girl Moon range of chilled ready the National Schools Cup, and our non applicator meals in fully recyclable Partnership had ever seen. tampons. trays. The move Reduce, Reuse, Recycle transforms 775 tonnes of poster design competition plastic and 45 million launched July 2019. 6,500 ready meals from non- primary school children recyclable to recyclable entered. Regional and material (Nov 2019). National winners received a total prize fund of £40,000 split by individuals and schools. Winners announced October 2019.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content single-use packaging through redesign, compostable. recycled or composted. across all plastic packaging. Member innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery Action model.

Actions taken See previous slide Washing powder box – change from Awareness raising of single See previous slide plastic lined box with plastic handle use plastic and important and metal rivets to handless 100% of recycling included in board pack. ASDA sponsored events such as Leeds Pride, and all of the major national agricultural events.

Planned actions 15% plastic reduction from 100% recyclable by 2025. September 2020 dedicated 30% recycled content our own brand products by In 2020, we will launch a number of to Community Champion in by end 2020. February 2021 (2017 new trials on in-store refillable store activity, linked to Numerous product baseline). solutions, additional customer National Recycling Week. changes already In March 2020 we will stop recycling solutions, more naked OPRL app to go live in 2020, delivered or inflight on selling multipacks of produce and new ranges of less provision of data. our journey to 30% RC disposable plastic plates, plastic products. ASDA Colleague National – just some examples: trays, bowls, and EPS hot No non detectable black by Q1 2020. Litter Pick phase 2. - By end 2019 all of our cups. At the same time we 2020 Events Programme designed to Implementation of new produce trays will will replace plastic confetti raise awareness of single use plastic OPRL on pack logos to our contain 100% recycled loot bags and table cloths and the importance of recycling, own brand packaging. content (excluding for paper alternatives as aligned to key moments such as ARLA Have You Herd App mushrooms). well as launch a trial of World Ocean Day and National phase 2 launch. - Little angels baby paper banners. recycling Week. bum bottles will have 25% recycled content March 2020. Click here to go back 14 to member navigation

Actions taken A cardboard multi-packer The majority of our Signed up to the OPRL Implemented 51% has been purchased to packaging is 100% scheme to ensure that the recycled material within all reduce/replace plastic recyclable. The remaining consumer is aware that of our large pack PET. shrink wrap and/or plastic small items that are not the material is recyclable. Saving 1000 tonnes of rings. are being investigated to Supported Recycle Now virgin material annually. establish how they can be recycling messages via This equates to saving replaced. social media platforms. approx. 25 million bottles annually. Conducted trials on 30% recycled content within case shrink wrap and also trials on pallet wrap that contains 45% less plastic.

Planned actions Will continue to review our The remaining small items Continue with the above. Continue with the above. packaging portfolio in line that are not recyclable are with WRAPs problematic being investigated to packaging guidance. establish how they can be replaced.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all unnecessary single-use packaging recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member through redesign, innovation or Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken PVC in primary All black rigid plastics have been For Barfoots branded We have identified a packaging has been replaced with clear plastic. items, 70% of our supplier of film lids made removed where Introduced recyclable packaging packaging uses the On Pack from 100% recycled possible through for sweet potatoes to replace a Recycling Label logo and content. collaboration with our non-recyclable format (from CPP guidance. We are working with customers. Where this to LDPE). punnet suppliers on how has not yet been We are helping our retail they can increase their possible, we are customers to:-Move from punnet recycled content. progressing trials to and cling wrap to flow wrap on improve non-PVC Tenderstem Broccoli and replacements or Asparagus . removal all together. Moved from net with metal clip All tertiary PVC and wine glass tag to recyclable shrinkwrap used on flow (LDPE) wrap on Sweet site has been replaced Potatoes. with a non-PVC Moved from cardboard to alternative. reusable plastic crates for transit Supporting customers packaging where possible. and WRAP’s work to We have started a review of all develop best practice primary packaging placed on the guidance on removing market, categorising it by type. packaging for fresh We are exploring compostable produce. packaging options. Click here to go back 16 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions We will identify any For Barfoots branded We will ensure that there is We will make sure that 30% packaging that we consider items, we will make 75% of clear recycling guidance on of the plastic packaging to be unnecessary and work our plastic packaging all Barfoots branded used on Barfoots branded to reduce it, for example recyclable by 2022 and products by the end of products contains an eliminating the use of plastic 100% recyclable by 2025 2020. average 30% recycled shrouds during crate storage, (48% of our product range content by the end of 2020. or alternatives to plastic is recyclable by weight). We will review what our covers used within We have identified all non- current average recycled production areas. recyclable packaging content is across all plastic We will identify where formats within our product packaging. produce could be packed portfolio. We are We are developing a loose (without increasing committed to develop a recycled content sourcing food waste). plan on how to replace strategy to increase the use Remove use of PVC non-recyclable packaging of recycled content plastics packaging within our UK formats with recyclable in line with our targets. operations in line with alternatives where possible individual retailer as well as identifying commitments. Identify opportunities to increase alternatives to PVC packaging reusable plastic transit being used by our suppliers packaging, e.g. reusable by end of 2020. crates. Click here to go back 17 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 30% average recycled content Member 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative reusable, recyclable or across all plastic packaging. Action (reuse) delivery model. compostable. composted.

Actions taken Boots has become the first national Our sushi trays have At the beginning of 2019 Boots Our fruit pots are pharmacy, health and beauty switched from blue to worked with WRAP to evaluate made of a minimum retailer in the UK to move to clear PET, greater enhanced consumer recycling of 50% recycled unbleached (brown) paper carrier recyclability and more messages on bathroom toiletries. material. bags as standard. The paper bags valuable as recycled This involved our Product In Botanics, we have are replacing plastic bags in all material. Evaluation team trialling labelled moved from using 2,485 and will remove over 9001 All black plastic products with 3000 members of 100% virgin plastics in tonnes of plastic from Boots store removed from Boots the public. The results of the trial tubes, to include 25% operations each year. brand food packaging. are now being assessed by WRAP. recycled content. This Boots has removed 149 tonnes of From this month, In January 2019 Boots Opticians step closes the loop, plastic from their own-brand gift Boots customers will partnered with Johnson and ensuring we are also ranges this year. start to receive their Johnson, in collaboration with putting recycled Boots has reduced plastic medicines in 100% TerraCycle, to offer the UK’s first material to good use. packaging used in deliveries by compostable pharmacy in store contact lens recycling We are also using 25% 76% as of 4th November by bags, which are made scheme. Consumers will now be in our range of bottle. removing bubble wrap, plastic using potato starch able to bring along their used Boots pharmacy parcel tape and delivery bags, and can be used as a contact lenses and/or packaging automated saving 136 tonnes of plastic every bin liner for food to any Boots Opticians practice prescription filling year². waste. By March 2020, across the UK and place into the location (DSP) changed more than 10 million recycling bins. This will the spec of their prescription bags each significantly reduce plastic in prescription bag to year will be made using landfill and from entering our trial using 64% compostable material oceans. recycled content rather than traditional plastic. plastic. Click here to go back 18 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or recyclable or compostable. 70% of plastics packaging effectively plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model. recycled or composted.

Actions taken Changed Boots brand cotton See previous slide We carry the OPRL label See previous slide bud stems from plastic to rolled across the majority of our paper. packaging, 100% of our food Switched from a round to a offer has OPRL labelling. square fruit pot which reduced We have added additional the amount of plastic used in recycling information to gift our product by an estimated 16 packaging inserts. tonnes of a year. Plastic sandwich trays have been removed which significantly reduced plastic usage and wastage.

1: Figures quoted for the 12 months ending 6th April 2019 2: Figures quoted based on historic usage

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 30% average recycled content across all use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. 70% of plastics packaging effectively plastic packaging. Member recycled or composted. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions 2019 removal of products By 2020 all non-recyclable Boots will review the Boots bottled water will use with straws from our packaging removed from process for capturing and 50% recycled plastic saving food/drink offer. Boots food packaging. recycling plastic transit c.100 tonnes virgin plastic. packaging and look for Boots will introduce a line optimisations. Boots pharmacy automated of new reusable tote bags. prescription filling location Wallgreens Boots Alliance (DSP) will introduce a has completed a detailed minimum 30% recycled technical assessment in content to their collaboration with several prescription bags. UK Plastic Recycling Facilities to determine what To pave the way for more packaging can be effectively recycled content, recycled. Wallgreens Boots Alliance is currently completing stability testing with various formulations. Click here to go back 20 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Launched the 2Zero20 Launched the 2Zero20 Created quarterly Created quarterly campaign in June 2018. campaign-which commits packaging forum packaging forum involving to the removal of hard involving suppliers and suppliers and industry black plastic from Brakes industry experts/advisors. branded portfolio by end of experts/advisors. 2020. 50% of our Brakes branded portfolio ( a large majority of the volume) no longer uses hard black plastic. Replaced in most cases by clear or white plastic alternatives or paper.

Planned actions We will be working with some of Identifying all non Brakes is working with Reviewing recycled content the UK’s leading foodservice recyclable packaging suppliers and customers in the Brakes portfolio in brands and suppliers as part of formats within Brakes to look at how to order to achieve the 30% our packaging forum as we seek branded portfolio. increase the levels of average target. to find alternatives to recycling that takes problematic materials and place in the foodservice unnecessary single-use items, industry. It will also work with a focus on items within our with industry to improve catering disposables range, such labelling that will help as hard black plastic food customers and containers and straws. consumers increase recycling rates. Click here to go back 21 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across Member single-use packaging through redesign, reusable, recyclable or composted. all plastic packaging. innovation or alternative (reuse) compostable. Action delivery model.

Actions taken Britvic is completing its We delivered on our We have used the unique reach of our We have rolled out 50% transformational £240m 3 commitment moving brands to promote recycling with rPET on our ARTO Life year supply chain our last remaining consumers. “Recycle me” messaging has Wtr brand. transformation, which – black plastic bottle featured on our Pepsi, Robinsons and We have successfully through several new type (<0.2% of our 7UP TV campaigns this year. trialed 30% recycled production lines - enables primary plastic We continue to feature OPRL on all our content level on some of more light-weighing packaging in GB) to a packaging. our shrink production benefits on primary and recyclable, non-black We have started to roll out screw cap and rolled out on a secondary packaging. format. messaging (“please recycle me”) on permanent basis in our We returned for a second Pepsi, Tango and Ballygowan brands. Rugby factory. year to Wimbledon to We continue to buy only UK-based support consumers in Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs). avoiding unnecessary We have supported on-site plastic use at the 2019 deposit/reward schemes with some our Wimbledon major customers including COOP at Live Championships, where we Nation festival and Twickenham handed out reusable stadium. Robinsons bottles to We continue to be enthusiastic tennis fans, bringing our supporters of a well-designed GB wide total giveaway to 5,000 DRS scheme and work closely with our bottles. stakeholders in the British Soft Drinks Association to drive for the best design possible. We are doing so publically and earlier this year were sponsors of an industry “round table” event on DRS. Click here to go back 22 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member unnecessary single-use packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. through redesign, innovation or Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions We have identified a Having ensured all our Post an OPRL re-launch in We will achieve our 2020 new and minimum bottles are now 100% November, we will commit to goal of a minimum 15% 500 tonne plastic recyclable, we will now adopt OPRL best practice across all rPET inclusion level. removal opportunity move our resources to our primary packaging. We will transition our water through light- ensuring the same is the We will roll out “please recycle me” brands – Ballygowan and weighting. We are case on our non- messaging across all our single ARTO Life Wtr, to a 100% resourcing to deliver consumer facing serve pack screw caps. rPET inclusion level. this. packaging. We will ensure that 100% of our We will confirm details of We have reviewed all We will work with our consumer and trade our rPET glide path to 2025 our tint and coloured major dispense customers communications (TV, print etc.) – we remain confident of plastics and identified to support re-use carry a strong, consistent, recycling exceeding the target. opportunities to initiatives on cups. nudge message. We will roll out 30% remove colour. We will We remain committed to actively recycled content in our commit to changes this engaging with all relevant shrinks to our Beckton year to remove some stakeholders to help create an factory following successful coloured plastics, to effective Deposit Return Scheme application in our Rugby improve the quality of for plastic bottles in the UK. We will factory. the recycling process be working with the British Soft and to enable further Drinks Association and the light-weighting Government to design the opportunity on shrinks recommended industry led (as printed shrinks scheme. generally require a thicker shrink than unprinted).

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across Member unnecessary single-use reusable, recyclable or compostable. all plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We are All of our plastic bottles We have established a Recovery Current recycled content investigating are 100% recyclable. Management Office for packaging which of plastic bottles is on solutions for the Capri-Sun pledge is that acts across our European territory average 25%. plastic straws in pouches will be fully specifically to develop roadmaps to From Q1 2020, all of our our 200ml Capri- recyclable by 2025. reaching 100% collection of our packaging PET bottles will contain Sun pouch. Sprite bottles are already in each of those countries. 50% rPET. recyclable, we have Plastic bottles have a recycling rate in the We have made announced a move to UK of 74%. investments in new change Sprite from a We have been leading in the debate on recycling technologies, green bottle to a clear what an effective Deposit Return System Ioniqa Technologies and bottle from Sept 2019 to will look like to enable high capture of Loop Industries to make the process easier. materials. provide high-grade We have been running a Over 500M bottles tops each year now recycled PET. trial with refillable carry a “Please Recycle Me” message to systems with our Coca- encourage consumers to recycle their Cola Freestyle fountain at plastic bottle. the University of Reading. We have placed new and clear recycling ‘Design for recyclability’ message on packs, whilst continuing to internal guidelines have support the voluntary On Pack Recycling been developed and Label scheme of consistent communicated across communication on packaging recyclability. internal teams. We recently ran a major ATL campaign called “Going Round in Circles” across transport hubs and tube sites. 6 and 48 sheet sites plus social media. Click here to go back 24 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content Member unnecessary single-use reusable, recyclable or across all plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, compostable. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken See previous slide See previous slide We partner with community groups and See previous slide charities, such as Keep Britain Tidy and their Great British Spring Clean campaign, Keep Scotland Beautiful and Keep Wales Tidy, to support anti-littering and clean-up initiatives. We are signed up to Operation Clean Sweep and have implemented best practice guidelines in our factories and with our suppliers to minimise the loss of PET pellets (or nurdles) into the ecosystem. Click here to go back 25 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions We are investigating solutions Our sustainable packaging We have a commitment We’ll make sure that at for the plastic straws in our strategy demonstrates our to collect 100% of our least 50% of the material 200ml Capri-Sun pouch. commitment to ensure that packaging so that more we use for our PET bottles 100% of our packaging is can be recycled and comes from recycled plastic recyclable or reusable by 2025. none of it ends up as by 2020, saving 23,000 litter. tonnes of virgin PET. We are committed to We’ll move our Glaceau using the power of our Smartwater product to brands to inspire 100% rPET by the end of everyone to recycle. 2019, which means 120 million bottles per year will be made entirely of rPET.

Actions taken Expanded polystyrene pizza 75% of own label packaging is Overall we estimate we are discs replaced with card. easy to recycle. at 35% recycled content, PVC removed from cooked PE seal layer removed from including: meat and bacon. PET protein trays. • 51% PCR in PET water Removed glitter from cards Carbon black pigments bottles, dilutables, juice and fresh flower packaging. removed from rigid plastics. and edible oils; Change tint in aPET from OPP films converted to PE. • Typically 80% rPET in green to blue. Compostable carrier bags in thermoformed PET trays; Developed reusable food waste collection areas. • 50% PCR in LDPE alternative to black plastic Replaced synthetic corks in shrinkfilm; and flower buckets. BWS with natural cork or • 30-40% rHDPE in milk screw cap. bottles. Click here to go back 26 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled Member use packaging through redesign, innovation or compostable. effectively recycled or composted. content across all plastic Action alternative (reuse) delivery model. packaging.

Planned actions Investigate loose produce Paper only bags for in store bakery. Collaborating with 25 Increase milk offer. Plastic free coffee cups and clip on lids. project groups in non- bottles to over Remove single use plastic Develop reusable solutions for liquids, governmental 50% rHDPE. products by 2023. cutlery, dry goods. organisations, Move carbonated Paper straws with Remove cPET from ready meals and universities, charities, soft drinks to 50% compostable or paper sleeve. desserts packaging and product rPET. Launch compostable teabags. Ovenable board solutions for hot Food to suppliers, and industry Find recyclable alternative to Go. groups to find better nylon/PE/EVOH/PE for long life Plastic-free sandwich skillets. ways to package food, breads etc. Replace OPP for dry staples (rice, pasta, improve labelling and Replace polystyrene pots in confec etc) with paper or PE. maximise the amount chilled dairy, ice cream etc with Change coffee pods to recyclable or of recyclable card or PET. compostable. packaging. Remove PVC from deli stretch Develop recyclable or compostable lidding film and tamper evident film. bands. Recyclable cereal box liner with mineral oil Replace mixed material barrier. sachets for sauce/spice mixes PE pouch for coffee. with paper only. Change rigid trays in produce to card or Remove PE layer from fibre-based. continental cooked meats and Replace plastic bags for loose produce to pate PET trays. reusable or compostable. Replace strip laminates with Alternative delivery system for flower food film only. Move bacon to mono aPET (remove PE seal layer). Click here to go back 27 to member navigation

Actions taken Achieved planned PVC free To allow the change from non- Working on innovations All trays now have status at end of August 2019. recycled plastics to recyclable to allow problematic minimum 70% recycled Removed 973 tonnes from plastics we have invested in films to be recycled. content. (One tray supplier plastic packaging by reducing our portfolio of kit to run at 100%; one at 86%; and the amount we purchased recyclable materials. one at 70% (one site only)). from 2017. Engaged with internal stakeholders to promote reduce, reuse, recycle which is aligned with our own sustainability pledge Second Nature. Have identified all non- recyclable packaging formats within our portfolio and have a plan to address. All trays now mono APET or APET/PE – classified as recyclable under current OPRL guidelines. Engaged with all retail customers to remove black plastic. All have confirmed moving away from black – mostly to the preferred clear. Click here to go back 28 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across all unnecessary single-use reusable, recyclable or compostable. plastic packaging. Member packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Reduce plastic We are in the process of Once we receive the publication of the new We are continuing to work used per Kg meat changing from APET/PE OPRL guidelines we will work with our with our tray – and film - from farm to fork to mono APET for both retail customers to ensure we have the supplier base to increase by 50% by 2025. preformed trays and correct message for recycling on back of the current recycled rigid base films – as the pack. content. preferred solution.

Actions taken Remove plastic All evian®& Volvic Activation of wrap’s Recycle Week under All evian® 75cl, 1L & 1.5L spoons in ‘on the bottles are 100% Cow & Gate and evian® brands. bottles in UK contain 50% go’ yoghurts. recyclable. Internal employee activation to promote recycled plastic. Employee evian® launched an recycling in action as part of recycle week. Danone met with waste upskilling events exclusive (limited Danone waters partnered with Hubbub and plastic processors to held to edition) evian SOMA re- #Leedsby example initiative. understand current context understand usable water bottle. evian®- Wimbledon collaboration in June & challenges faced. definition of Shopper marketing 2019 to trial circularity at a major sporting Evian introduced a 100% ‘problematic & sustainability guidelines event. rPET 75cl SKU at unnecessary created and shared with Danone Nations Cup (children’s football Wimbledon as part of plastics’. retailers. tournament) trialled a circular recycling circularity trial. Employee upskilling activation at national final in May. Partnered with loop events held to Danone supported Cambridge Institute of industry to explore understand UK recycling Sustainable Leadership recycling research chemical recycling solutions context e.g. OPRL & how studies through our NHC membership. to provide increased food waste is grade recycled material. processed/recycled in the UK. Click here to go back 29 to member navigation

Planned actions Continue with the phase out Embed recyclability by Roll out OPRL recycling For bottles under the of Polystyrene for yoghurt design within innovation labels on packaging. evian® brand, we will use pots. pipeline across the Continue to support 100% recycled PET by 2025. Phase out of straws from business. Hubbub On the Go We will continue to increase toddler milk products. Part of the UK Loop trial Recycling campaigns ‘In the recycled content across our Working with partners to where packaging delivered, Loop’ Phase II on the go brands. identify solutions for is collected, washed & recycling in Swansea & Collaboration with recyclable pouches. returned via a closed-loop Edinburgh. stakeholders to identify evian® to trial an in home delivery model. Continue to raise ways to increase the water dispenser called awareness of the availability of rPET. evian® renew. importance of recyclability through brand recycling campaigns.

Actions taken Aluminium tray as an option Moved a quantity of non Communicating with Target achieved on trays for in portfolio. recyclable packaging to customer clearly on majority of SKU’s with our Removed PVC from supply mono recyclable solution. material options. Gathering tray suppliers using up to chain. Moved a quantity of data on recyclability status 80% and 90% fully thermoform lines into to ensure clear labelling. homogenised recycled flake recyclable clear mono. in their process. Removed the majority of non-recyclable black plastic trays. Sourced an option for black detectable plastic trays. Click here to go back 30 to member navigation

Actions Taken Removed non essential CSR strategy implemented See previous slide See previous slide single use plastics from in business to deliver on canteen facilities. Plates & targets aligned with the UK cutlery. Plastics Pact Plastic water bottles were removed from sale. Canned water introduced. Single use plastic cups were also removed. Water fountains installed & staff issued with reusable cups.

Gathering data Transition all non recyclable OPRL consideration with Challenging suppliers to Gathering data across all across all channels plastic to recyclable plastic. any new materials/solution innovate and develop new channels to identify to identify possible Continue to review whole being reviewed in the flexible materials possible reductions. reductions. group packaging and identify business. containing recycled content. Sustainable packaging Sustainable opportunities. Engaging with supplier committee across the packaging Improve data collection. regarding OPRL status and Group reviewing actions committee across Exploring alternative awaiting updated and progress on projects the Group reviewing materials for packaging our guidelines. driven through actions and products. Exploring the potential to sustainability. progress on Collaboration work to use alternative materials & projects driven identify a solution for mixed increase the mono offering through materials, including exploring already available. sustainability. chemical recycling. Review on all pack formats and product offering to exploring opportunities to downsize pack. Click here to go back 31 to member navigation

Actions taken Investigating in-store refill Testing and scoping of Have run consumer facing Launched our washing up technology. improved instore refill campaigns on recycling and liquid PET and home HDPE technology. recycled content. bottles with 100% recycled Locking first test of instore content. refill to validate the Launched caps with 50% technology in market. recycled content in our dish Evaluating new generation range. of compostable packaging materials.

Planned actions Continue to trial refill By 2020 we want to launch We will continue to run By 2020 we aim to have stations (see Target 2 minimum 5 improved consumer facing recycling 100% recycled content in all column) instore refill stations as a campaigns and to raise of our bottles (PET and test and learn to evaluate awareness of the HDPE) the potential to scale a importance of recycled By 2020, we aim to have reuse and refill model content. 50% of recycled content in across all markets. the caps. We will trial alternative biodegradable and bio- sourced packaging. Click here to go back 32 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member use packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Redesign- Ellas Kitchen are Dry range packaging Current partnership with TerraCycle Using recycled content looking at mono layer options recyclability is being (EllaCycle) collects 50,000 pouches per (RC) where possible, in for pouches. worked on and reviewed. year, which are recycled into benches trays for example Focused on developing Waiting on trial results. etc until a widely recycling solution is which are already at industry options for capture, Plastic packaging is found. Currently 300 EllaCycle collection 30% RC. Consider other reprocessing and recycling of considered at each gate of points - plans to double this by 2021. opportunities to use the baby food pouch material the design process and in On pack labelling- In the process of RC. leveraging partnership with NPD. Ellas Kitchen to becoming member of OPRL. Exploring and Terracycle. ensure this process is in Increased communications- to engage collaborating on Exploring new partnership with place for all new and more with mums and dads via online/ potential make up of other UKPP members and non- redesigned/ redeveloped social media/website/ partners. flexible ensuring that it members. products. Launch of our new sustainability report. is a consistent No plastic packaging at Exploring new partnership Alternative collection methods for film approach with the rest secondary/ tertiary levels. with other UKPP material have taken place with postal of the industry: best Attended several collaborative members and non- trial at Asda. from LCA and end of plastic workshop with KTN, members. Output will be Exploring opportunity to collaborate life perspective, ie WRAP and SUEZ to define consistent approach on with other brand partner with terracycle circular economy solution for Flexible plastic. material to use and end of to maximise impact validated. life solution Pro-active member of citizen behaviour Exploring recycled Exploring reuse working group. content food grade opportunity within our certification for PE and product and technology. PP.

Planned actions REDESIGN: Horizon scanning MAKE IT RECYCLABLE: GROW ELLACYCLE: Double the number REDUCE ITS and collaboration. 100% of product of pouches sent to EllaCycle by June FOOTPRINT: Measure packaging to be widely 2021 (Baseline FY18). + reduce the lifecycle recyclable or compostable carbon footprint of our by 2024. packaging. Click here to go back 33 to member navigation

Actions taken As responsible stewards of We have assessed our We joined OPRL in order to We have reviewed our natural resources, we entire UK portfolio move towards this new current level of recycled constantly aim to reduce the regarding recyclability in standard for recyclability content in our packaging environmental impact of our order to define our main labelling. and are developing a products across their entire priorities and what needs strategy to increase this. value chain For example, we to be worked on. have already reduced the weight of most of our key packaging for our Yogurt brand.

Planned actions We will continue to review We are committed to We will deploy the OPRL We will further investigate unnecessary and problematic ensuring that 100% of our scheme on our UK products technologies that will packaging in order to UK packaging is recyclable within the normal course of enable the use of more eliminate it. by design by 2025. packaging changes and recycled plastic in food We will leverage Life cycle wherever feasible. applications. analysis to drive We will work collectively to improvement of the support development of environmental impact of our appropriate recycling packaging in order to infrastructure and contribute to our 28% GHG technologies in the UK. goal across our entire value chain.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across Member unnecessary single-use to be reusable, recyclable all plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, or compostable. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken In 2019 we All Highland Spring We committed that all products supplied for The Highland Spring eco continued to brand packaging is sponsorship are collected and recycled. bottle™ range (bottles reduce the 100% recyclable. We have partnered with Hubbub on a recycling-on- made from 100% amount of plastic 100% of Highland the-go campaign in Leeds city centre. recycled PET plastic) has used in our Spring brand We have funded recycling funnel bins in Scotland in been expanded to packaging through packaging is partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB). include 330ml Kids, redesign/light labelled in We have actively participated in the WRAP 500ml Still, 500ml weighting. accordance with Collaborative Action Group for citizen engagement. Sparkling and 750ml OPRL guidelines. Still. The Highland Spring 500ml Sparkling range has been re-launched in 25% rPET.

Planned actions Highland Spring All Highland Spring We will continue to look at additional ways through All Highland Spring Group will brand packaging our packaging and labelling to help consumers bottles will contain at decrease PET in is100% recyclable. recycle more. least 50% re-cycled packaging by 20% 100% of Highland We will continue to support recycling-on-the-go materials by the end of by 2020. Spring brand campaigns in key UK cities in partnership with 2022. packaging is Hubbub. We will expand the labelled in We will look at ways to use the KSB bins for additional range of Highland Spring accordance with litter interventions in Scotland. eco bottle™ sizes OPRL guidelines. We will increase our consumer communications further. through all social media channels on responsible We will continue to recycling. collaborate with We will continue to actively engage with industry, stakeholders to increase governments and stakeholders to design a UK-wide the availability of rPET. Deposit Return Scheme. Click here to go back 35 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have eliminated the Have a Packaging CSR Strategy In partnership with a We have been trialling use of PVC and and within this have identified supplier have been packaging with a higher Polystyrene in all all non-recyclable packaging involved in the making of a level of recycled content. products sold to the formats and have a plan in video to show the recycling All of our trays have at retailer. order to address them. story of a food tray that least a 70% recycled All of our black/coloured trays was shared with content. are detectable. consumers.

Planned actions Will continue to review Look at alternatives to Work with The UK Plastics We have identified the packaging in line with mechanical recycling to Pact/OPRL on making the level of recycled content in WRAPs problematic increase recycling of complex consumer experience our plastic packaging and packaging guidance. laminates. easier in terms of have plans in place in Work towards using mono communicating if a pack is order to: structures where possible. or isn’t recyclable. • Increase the level of Look to further reduce down recycled content in our the number of plastic types packs where there used in order to make recycling currently is a level; and easier for the recycling centres. • Work on innovative projects in order to add recycled content where there is currently none. Click here to go back 36 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model. compostable.

Actions taken Will continue to ensure our All Hovis bread bags Bread bag recycle logo on front of Not applicable for packaging portfolio is in line are made from LDPE pack and updated re-positioned Hovis packaging with WRAPs problematic and are 100% OPRL logo on back of pack portfolio as post packaging guidance. recyclable at large implemented for all Hovis SKU’s. consumer recycled supermarket collection Hovis have entered a partnership plastic is not currently points. 100% recyclable with Terracycle, a scheme where approved for direct packaging is a used bread bags from consumers food contact for this standard for all Hovis can be collected and recycled into packaging type. bread bags and will useful items for the community such However Hovis are cover any future NPD. as park benches and school liaising with suppliers playgrounds. We have 800 bread bag and are ready to recycling locations across the consider action if there country and as of July 2019 we have are any updates or collected over 187,000 bread bags changes to this for recycling. legislation. Bread bag recycle logo on front of pack and updated re-positioned OPRL logo on back of pack implemented. Website updated to provide information about bread bag recycling. Click here to go back 37 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across Member unnecessary single-use packaging reusable, recyclable or all plastic packaging. through redesign, innovation or compostable. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Reviewing all packaging Continue to send all Continue to work with retailers to Not applicable for Hovis specifications to our unused LDPE promote the collection of bread bags at packaging portfolio as ensure material bread bags back to our larger stores for recycling. post consumer recycled thickness and sizing is supplier for 100% plastic is not currently optimised for all recycling in a closed approved for direct food products, ensuring only loop system. contact for this the required amount of Continue to investigate packaging type. plastic packaging is and trial PE based flow However Hovis are used. wrap material that can liaising with suppliers be recycled to and are ready to potentially replace OPP consider action if there flow wrap if all are any updates or performance criteria changes to this are met. legislation.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member unnecessary single-use packaging recyclable or compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging. through redesign, innovation or Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Investigating paper 100% of our packaging is Reviewed our OPRL labels and Moved our smoothie

straws for our kids recyclable now and we are updated across all SKUs along with bottles to 50% rPET + products. committed to keeping it that recycling stories on pack. 15% plant PET. Started way. Adopted the UK Plastics Pact design process of migrating for recyclability guidelines. our juice range to the Partnered in Leeds By Example On same. The Go recycling campaign. All our bottles are already a minimum of 30% rPET.

Planned Actions By the end of 2020 we We aim to deliver a re-use All packaging to include OPRL We will have a aim to replace the trial by 2025, without recyclability labelling. minimum of 50% plastic straws on our material increase in product We commit to raising awareness of recycled content across kids product range wastage and therefore recycling to our drinkers by all bottles by 2022. with paper straws. detrimental impact on our dedicating part of our drinks labels We are aiming for a By 2025 we aim to carbon footprint. (Note: this to it with at least one call to action. 100% renewable deliver a light- will be in one of our We will support the creation of well- smoothie bottle by weighting programme European markets, possibly designed and well-run Deposit 2022. targeting 5-10% weight outside the UK). Return Systems and will continue to We aim to trial recycled reductions across all of We have identified areas of join and/or make the case for. content in our caps by our larger, take-home our packaging that could be We will work with our local council 2025. bottles. further improved for (local to innocent HQ: Kensington recycling, with plans to and Chelsea Borough) to improve in- deliver. home recycling rates by 2020; campaign kicks off late 2019. Click here to go back 39 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Member Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use packaging 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content through redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery or compostable. recycled or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action model.

Actions taken We have reduced plastic in our 150g We have engaged and continue to We have clear packaging primary packaging by 37%. engage with our current supplier disposal messaging on all base to find recyclable, reusable or of our Kettle Chips and We have removed the PET layer from our compostable alternatives to our Metcalfe's Popcorn Range. Metcalfe's Sharing and Handy Packs packaging. We have launched a making them recycle ready. dedicated sustainability page within our website. We educate our consumers on the correct disposal of our packaging.

Planned actions We are looking at different material We will explore opportunities to Internal communications We will look for options for our flow wrap that is not make our shrink wrap 100% to increase knowledge opportunities with direct contact with food. recyclable by removing the and awareness of the our suppliers to add Review all specifications to ensure contamination that comes from Plastic Pacts targets & recycled content to material thickness and size is at a paper labels. We are at trial stage. recycling. our tertiary packing minimum. We will look at opportunities to which will include send our on site shrink wrap waste box and shrink directly to a local recycling facility. wrap. We are exploring options for a recyclable tape that will not contaminate our cardboard boxes (secondary packaging). Within our launch process we will actively explore sustainable packaging where possible. Click here to go back 40 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken Data gathering to identify UK PP team and individual Content added to KCC Initiated engagement with all unnecessary plastic project teams established. sustainability website to suppliers to review PCR packaging across UK Project established to move further encourage supply availability, cost portfolio. Consumer packaging to 100% consumers to recycle implications and quality recyclable in 2020. plastic packaging. evaluation to comply with Participation in Recycle our packaging supplier Week and promotion on standards. Social media.

Planned actions Explore options to Identify all non-recyclable Improve OPRL labelling Commit to developing a eliminate or replace (with packaging formats within our across brands and share recycled content sourcing paper) plastic baffle on portfolio and develop a plan to learning from Andrex strategy to increase use of facial tissue cartons. address. bathroom tissue. recycled plastics from 2020 Remove outer plastic bag More than 90% of our plastic Will support campaign to – 2025. from 12/14 pack SKU of packaging is currently raise consumer awareness Packaging specifications to baby wipes. recyclable either through of Retailer films take back include a % requirement* Will reduce % of plastic to household kerbside collection facilities. for recycled content. the minimum required, to or Retailer front of store Evaluate new Commence trials of up to ensure functional delivery collection points. Plan to communication 30% PCR content in primary and consumer achieve 100% by Q2 2020 for opportunities through our plastic packaging. acceptance. Consumer packaging. Brand websites, social media, advertisements, etc. * % to be determined in 2019 that raise awareness on proper disposal and encourage recycling.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging. innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken We’ve launched our We are investigating In March 2019 we launched the Investigation into pacKPromise; a three- alternative materials, including KP Snacks’ Nuts, Popcorn, Crisps technologies that stage plan to reduce our non-fossil-based alternatives and Preztels Recycling support this. None impact on the to plastic packaging that Programme, in partnership with currently exist for thin environment. deliver comparable TerraCycle. This allows our plastic film. performance operationally, packs to be recycled while we Phase one is to use less technically and don’t increase continue to work with the UK packaging. We already use incidences of food waste. Plastics Pact to define longer 11% less packaging than term solutions for recycling. we did ten years ago. We have an ongoing Recent packaging engagement programme with reductions include: 23% our external and internal on Hula Hoops stakeholders and encourage our multipacks, 14% on colleagues to get their local McCoy’s multipacks, 14% communities involved in on Tyrrells, 35% on Pom- recycling their packs. Bear multipacks, 16% on Penn State pretzels and 4% on Butterkist. Click here to go back 42 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across Member use packaging through redesign, innovation recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Continue to identify and Investigation into alternative We will continue to engage Investigation into make reductions in both size materials that will allow the with various Collaborative technologies that and gauge of materials packaging to be reusable, Action Groups as part of our support this. None utilised across our product recyclable or compostable. membership of the UK currently exist for thin portfolio. Ongoing collaboration with the Plastics Pact, to support plastic films. Investigating alternative Plastics Pact on infrastructure development of appropriate technology that allows us to development. recycling strategies. significantly reduce the amount packaging put in to the market.

Actions taken Started optimisation of Kraft Heinz is no stranger to Established partnerships and First tests completed, Foodservice dispensing advancing the sustainability of good progress on the working on improving solutions and reusable its packaging. Evidenced by development for a fully performance taking packaging formats, as previous work in this space, circular PET bottle for Heinz appearance and alternatives for single serve the Company has been Tomato Ketchup. technical aspects into sachets for front of house working for years to optimize the equation. consumption. its high-volume packaging.

Planned actions Alternatives to current single Kraft Heinz aims to make 100 Kraft Heinz Europe is working Kraft Heinz will work use packaging under percent of its packaging to make the recyclable Heinz toward increasing the evaluation with the ambition globally recyclable, reusable or Tomato Ketchup PET plastic usage of recycled to improve sustainability compostable by 2025. bottle fully circular by 2022, content in its packaging levels. by using recycled material and decreasing the that can be made back into overall volume of food-grade packaging. packaging used. Click here to go back 43 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Where the product allows We have invested in a Feasibility studies on Working with Valpak, we polybags have been replaced new data reporting providing will be collecting recycled with tissue paper. Otherwise system to enable us collection/infrastructure at content data from Nov a recyclable polybag is being improved visibility of our stores are not viable at this 2019 with our first visibility used. plastic packaging usage. stage. of this data from May Timescales for moving We have detailed action We continue to use social 2020. This will provide us Lakeland ‘Ultimate’ foil and plans in place by category media, emails and our web with the baseline on which film packaging to a cardboard focusing on our top page to encourage this to build our plans. box estimated to be complete priorities with the largest behavior as much as By end Q4 2019, 8 cleaning by Q4 2020. tonnage. These were put possible. We regularly products will be in 100% in place from Q2 2019, feature ECO-products in recycled content bottles. are ongoing and assessed our store layouts and on- This is the start of a larger quarterly for progress. line marketing. selection being We have assessed our Took part in Recycle Week implemented in 2020. black plastic packaging; 2019. black end caps on 3 oven In our recent OPRL audit of liner products changed to our Lakeland branded clear Q2 2019, black packaging we obtained a hangers on our 18 mat score of 88% . This means products will be replaced 88% is recyclable. by Q4 2019. A consumer engagement Ongoing supplier campaign in the form of an dialogue regarding our educational leaflet on sustainable packaging recycling is available in requirements. store and on our blog We have carried out an accessible via our web in-depth feasibility study page. on a refillable type format for cleaning liquids. Click here to go back 44 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. or composted. all plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Identify a replacement Work with Valpak to establish Introduce foil and film Target 10% average material for polybags on 2018 packaging information at a collections in retail stores on recycled content across all Lakeland own brand lower level (polymer) in order to identifiable Lakeland all Lakeland plastic skus and instruct this as identify three priority appropriate packaging (see packaging by end 2020. a rolling change by end categories/packaging types to Target 1 replacement polybag Commit to a recycled of 2019. prioritise for replacement by material) by end of 2019. content (or replacement) Move Lakeland ‘Ultimate’ end Q3 2019. Continue customer strategy for all foil and film (packaging Supply base briefed on communication through all disposable plastic of which is biggest single sustainable packaging channels (web, retail, mail packaging with goals by contributor to Lakeland requirements end 2018 – aim order) around the importance year by end 2019. disposable packaging) in for 50% reduction in non- of eco and shifting to Identify which Lakeland to a cardboard box recyclable transit packaging by sustainable products, including cleaning product bottles appropriate for a large end Q2 2020. continuing to actively can be replaced with scale dispenser by end Introduce an eco range of marketing recycle week 2020. 100% recycled material Q2 2020. cleaning liquids in a refill type bottles and trial on at Reduce tonnage of format to encourage consumers least 3 skus by end Q1 Lakeland plastic to re-use rather than dispose of 2020. packaging as a whole by empty bottles by end Q1 2020. replacing 20% of plastics with alternative materials by end Q2 2020. Click here to go back 45 to member navigation

Actions taken Established a cross- Established a cross- Considered within the functional plastic straw task functional mini-pot task cross-functional mini-pots force who have successfully force which has completed task force. achieved the transition to a an audit amongst potential paper straw in mid 2019. suppliers in order to First to market in UK Food eliminate problematic Service 200ml flavoured milk. plastics in mini-pots.

Initial exploration undertaken of alternative delivery models for single serve milk portions that provide the same functionality as current plastic options.

Planned actions Transition entire 200ml range Progress short list of Ongoing review of to paper straws by end of potential mini-pot material feasibility and availability of 2021. and undertake feasibility mini-pot material with trials by the end of 2020. content higher than 30%. Review initial findings and establish a cross-functional team to investigate and progress further alternative delivery models.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use packaging 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content Member through redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action delivery model.

Actions taken All plastic cotton buds have been Eliminated all black plastic Rolling out OPRL across Selected water replaced with paper versions. from our fruit and veg primary our own brand bottles contain a Committed to stop selling single use packaging. packaging. minimum of 25% plastic products (i.e. cutlery, cups, Eliminated all black plastic recycled content. straws etc). from our fresh Introduced a Removed 5p plastic carrier bags from meat/fish/poultry primary minimum of 50% sale from end of 2018. packaging. recycled content Replaced polystyrene pizza bases with Made sports caps on own across our Deluxe cardboard. brand water bottles easier to Fresh Replaced plastic trays across premium recycle. Meat/Fish/Poultry tomato lines with cartonboard. PET trays. Removed black plastic from our fruit & For Eggs in Plastic veg primary packaging. trays, achieved 100% Removed black plastic from our fresh recycled content meat/fish/poultry packaging. (rPET) across all trays. Banned the use of microbeads in all cosmetic and household products.

Planned actions By 2022, reduce our own brand plastic By 2025, 100% own brand Continue to rollout OPRL By 2025, increase the packaging by 20%. packaging to be widely across own brand recycled content of By June 2021, replace or remove all recyclable, reusable or packaging, updating to own brand packaging plastic straws as part of a drinks refillable. 2019 guidelines when to 50% of products. product. By Q1 2020, remove black publishing and including plastic from our chilled Consumer Calls to puddings and ready meal Action. products.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation compostable. effectively recycled or plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model. composted.

Planned actions Remove all polystyrene from By April 2020, implement Packaging Deliver Project Kick Proactively engage Materials packaging of food products. Standards for all Category areas, based Off with Branding & Suppliers and Packaging Remove all PVC from on desirable end-of-life guidance Packaging team to Convertors for up-to-date packaging of food products. advocated by WRAP and Partner ensure all team capabilities and innovation in Engage with pharmaceutical Organisations. members confident recycled content, on an suppliers to understand Proactively engage Materials Suppliers with updated OPRL agreed quarterly schedule. options for PVC alternatives and Packaging Convertors for up-to- guidelines. By April 2020, implement and associated timeframes. date capabilities and innovation in By September 2019, Packaging Standards for all By April 2020, implement recyclable and reusable options, on an support Recycle Category areas, including business way-of-working agreed quarterly schedule. Week 2019 on our guidance on recycled across all Categories for our Centralise our Packaging Materials Social Media content, where permitted for new CSR Packaging workflow, Specifications to create a fully realised channels. food packaging. through pre-existing review Packaging Database, detailing end-of- Continue to support Centralise our Packaging cycle. life and OPRL status. future Recycle Week Materials Specifications to By October 2019, implement By Q1 2020, realise recyclable pots and events, provided create a fully realised a Packaging Hierarchy in F&V, trays for our chilled puddings products. scheduled events Packaging Database, championing ‘loose By Q1 2020, realise recyclable trays for are communicated detailing recycled content. products’, and if packaged, chilled ready meals products. in advance. By Q4 2019, deploy lead with from desirable materials For fruit and veg packed in flexible Initiate internal trigger spray cleaning without plastic rigid packaging, mono-PE solutions to Working Group product with 100% recycled elements. become Preferred standard for future discussions for content and roll out recycled Realise our first product on tender cycles, with PP only used as an feasibility of Front content to rest of range. shelf through this new exception when not technically feasible of Store Film By Q1 2020, achieve Packaging Hierarchy. due to product of pack functionality not collection. minimum 30% recycled being maintained. content for plastic milk Continue investigations of viable bottles with lead supplier, reusable solutions and potential and deploy to subsequent categories where refill solutions can be suppliers. applied. Click here to go back 48 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through reusable, recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Undertook research with We have committed to In Recycling week 2019 Lucozade Ribena Ready to Drink and suppliers to understand reach 50% transparency and Ribena encouraged Squash Bottles are made from consumer reaction to on our PET bottles to consumers to recycle across 100% recycled plastic (and alternatives to plastic better enable bottle to social & outdoor advertising have been for 12 years). straws. bottle recycling, with reaching over 3 million We ensured that all Lucozade Lucozade Sport Ooho design work already consumers. Sport bottles given out at race (edible biodegradable underway. We partnered Hubbub Leeds by events in 2019 (including the packaging free format) All running events use a Example & #intheloop Recycling & London Marathon) were made sampled at running mixture of Lucozade Sport Reverse Vending trials. We from 100% recycled plastic. events to combat plastic bottles made from 100% invested in branded Lucozade We launched Ribena Frusion waste. recycled plastic, Sport bins to encourage recycling NPD in 2019 with all 420ml Light-weighting of compostable cups and at gyms. ready to drink bottles made Ribena Bottles in Jan new edible Oohos Lucozade Ribena Suntory and from 100% recycled plastic. 2019 saving 325 tns of seaweed capsules. London Marathon Events Saving the equivalent of 273 virgin plastic annually. operated a closed-loop recycling tonnes of virgin plastic initiative in 2019; collecting and annually. recycling bottles back into bottles.

Planned actions Working with Suppliers We are committed to We have committed to ensuring We pledge to increase the use to launch a paper straw reducing all Full Sleeves consistent OPRL recycling of recycled plastic across our alternative on Ribena used on ready to drink instructions are updated across entire PET portfolio from 20% cartons from Q1 2020. bottles with Ribena our the portfolio by the end of 2020. to a minimum of 50% by 2025 first brand to launch it’s We will continue to invest in and have announced redesigned bottle & label brand communications to ambitious plans to move in Q4 2020. encourage consumers to recycle towards 100% sustainable and to discourage littering. plastic bottles by 2030. Click here to go back 49 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across all plastic Member packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative reusable, recyclable or compostable. effectively recycled or packaging. Action (reuse) delivery model. composted.

Planned actions Joined a consortium with Carbios, a See previous slide See previous slide In H2 2020 we will be moving to company pioneering new, bio- 100% recycled PET on Lucozade industrial solutions to reinvent the Sport. lifecycle of plastic and textile From Q1 2020 we will be rolling polymers. out +30% recycled content in all case and multipack shrink.

Actions taken Only 8% of our packaging is plastic, Our plastic cups used for We have installed Our plastic cups contain min 40% 31% is plastic lined cups, 61% is Smoothies and Frappes are recycling units in 90% recycled content. fibre. fully recyclable. of our restaurants, We have changed straws from Plastic lined cups used for giving customers the plastic to paper, reducing plastic by hot and cold drinks are opportunity to 520tonnes per year, and removed recyclable if collected separate paper cups, from customer areas , reducing use separately. and plastic packaging by 8% per year. for recycling. We have changed the McFlurry We are part of the packaging to remove the plastic Valpak scheme which lids completely, removing 380 offers an incentive to tonnes of plastic annually. waste companies to collect paper cups from businesses, transport hubs, hospitals and universities. Click here to go back 50 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content Member single-use packaging through be reusable, recyclable or across all plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative compostable. Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken See previous slide See previous slide Our staff complete litter patrols around their See previous slide restaurants three times per day, and separate plastic for recycling. Over 50% of our packaging currently carries the OPRL logo; cups carry a recycling message.

Planned Actions We will change from We will be testing a We have supported Great British Spring Clean since In 2020 we will be plastic to wooden cutlery fully recyclable rPET it started, and will continue to support in 2020. testing a new lid for in 2020, and offer a lid for cold drinks in We hold our own community litter clean ups every cold cups made with reusable alternative at 2020. summer, and this year will focus on recycling. a minimum of 40% launch. We are developing a We supported DEFRA’s Keep It, Bin It campaign in recycled content. In 2020 we will trial two new cup for cold 2019, and will continue to support through our ways of promoting drinks that can be social media channels. reusable cups for drinks widely recycled in all We sponsor Beach Clean Wales in September each – through offering a UK paper mills. year, and this year will be partnering with discount to customers Ashortwalk to recycle the marine litter back into brining in a reusable items that can be donated. cup, and through a We are supporting various recycling initiatives partnership with a third across the country, Leeds by Example, In the Loop party to offer a deposit Swansea and Edinburgh, Glasgow Cup Movement. and return scheme for We support Live Here Love Here in Northern reusable cups. Ireland, through donations to small grants to help We will sell our own communities, and through funding a competition to Branded reusable cup in create a video to raise awareness of litter. 2020 to promote reuse. Click here to go back 51 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through reusable, recyclable or plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative compostable. Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Eliminated single use Every year our stores We successfully launched our Plastic Take- All our postal plastic bags plastics: return circa 100 million Back scheme for hard-to-recycle plastic in for on-line orders have garment hangers for 12 stores. 100% recycled content. Single use food carrier reuse and recycling – We work in partnership with Wastebuster Coat hangers have 95% bags replaced with we’ve recycled or in primary schools to teach children the recycled content. multi-use bags. reused 1 billion to importance of reducing waste and We successfully delivered Produce bags moved to date. recycling. Furniture in trial bags made paper. We replaced 162 with 30% Post consumer Disposable plastic million pieces of black waste. cutlery replaced with plastic with widely An average of 30% recycled wood version in all our recyclable alternatives. content already widely used stores, cafes and offices. We’ve already removed across plastic bottles and Plastic straws replaced 1700 tonnes of black trays. with paper version and plastic. given only on request. We launched a PVC eliminated from the financial incentive for business. customers who use We removed 1000 their own lunchboxes tonnes single use plastic. and coffee cups in our Glitter removed for stores’ Market Places Xmas 2019 cards, and cafes. wrapping paper and gift bags, as well as horticulture. Click here to go back 52 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content Member packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative compostable. effectively recycled or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Removed 18 tonnes of protective In September 2019 we launched a See previous slide See previous slide plastic covers from cashmere reusable range to help customers to use jumpers and bedding. less plastic: Reusable cups and water bottles, breakfast and lunch containers.

Planned actions We will remove 1000 tonnes single 100% of packaging will be easy to recycle Continue rolling-out of Committed to use plastic. by 2022. our Plastic Take-Back increasing recycled We will continue moving to We cease to use any Polystyrene in Food scheme – our front of content to 30% or renewable plastic in our tea bags. packaging by December 2019. store collection points more across business Following on from our successful We will continue to remove remaining for difficult to recycle where appropriate. trial at Tolworth, we are progressing black plastic by the end of 2020 – for plastic packaging. with the removal of plastic from our example we have started replacing all Consistent use of OPRL fruit and vegetables – for example black ready meal trays. logos to help we are selling loose grapes in paper We will replace HDPE garment shrouds customers to recycle. and replacing banana bags with into easier to recycle LDPE version in bands. 2019. We will continue collaborating on recycling projects such as Hubbub’s Leeds by Example and In the Loop.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have removed single use We have removed all We have continued to roll By the end of 2019 our cups from our store, Expanded polystyrene out the front of pack water bottles will contain manufacturing and office from our food and drink recycling icon from 100 25% recycled content. canteens and replaced them packaging. Which is over products to now over 400 We have added the UK PP with reusable ones. This will 90 million trays and 700 products. table to our packaging save over 13.6m single use tonnes of plastic. policy as a requirement by cups per year, representing On almost half of our format and material of the 61.5T of polystyrene. citrus range we have minimum recycled content We no longer sell multipacks launched a LDPE net and requirement. of plastic straws or cotton LDPE giro band which is buds. recyclable with our carrier We have removed all bags in store. expanded polystyrene from We have removed all black food packaging. plastic packaging from our In 2019 we launched a own brand food products. sustainably produced paper We have replaced almost bag for life giving our 4,000 tonnes of black non- customers the opportunity to detectable plastic. replace plastic bags with paper bags. This will remove an estimated 45m plastic bags and save 1,300T of plastic per year. We have removed almost 80 million small plastic produce stickers on single fruit either just removed or replaced with a paper sticker. Click here to go back 54 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model. compostable.

Actions taken We have removed plastic drinking 81% of our own brand We have trialed reverse We have achieved an straws from sale and in our cafes plastic packaging by vending machines which average of 30% recycled which removes approximately weight is recyclable. accept PET bottles and content across our milk 30T of plastic and 65m plastic We've moved our cans - to try and improve bottles. straws per year. polystyrene plastic egg the recycling rates of these Our new PET meat and We have removed cotton buds boxes into pulp. This products. In one store we fish trays are made of a with plastic stems and replaced has saved 294T of non- have collected more than minimum of 80% recycled them with a paper version. This recyclable plastic, which 2m containers for content. Which is using has removed 60T of plastic and was over 5.5m egg recycling, representing over 1,000T of recycled 240m stems per year. boxes. 2.5T of plastic. plastic a year. We have removed the single use We have supported a six We are using our back-of- 5p bag and now only offer bags month trial with Hubbub store plastic film waste - in for life. This has saved 273m bags and others on improving both our bags for life and - or 2,597T of plastic from being on-the-go recycling as part waste refuse sacks - which used a year. of a project called Leeds we buy back for our own We have removed plastic drink by Example. Through this stores and manufacturing stirrers from our cafes and trial we supported a sites. replaced with wooden ones. This recycling bin in our Leeds has saved 8.9m stirrers from city centre store and the being used a year, equivalent to communication to citizens 4.2T of plastic. on the street bins in the We have signed up to and are city centre. listed on the refill app, with all of We have reviewed and our cafes offering free water confirmed that every store refills for customers' drinks has a film recycling bin in bottles. This is highlighted in store their foyer. and in cafe with PoS. We have also fitted water fountains at all new stores. Click here to go back 55 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member or alternative (reuse) delivery model. Action

Planned actions By the end of 2020 we will We will remove all rigid PVC By the end of 2021 we will By the end of 2019 we will have removed milk jiggers packaging from our own have OPRL recycling have achieved 40% recycled from our cafes and canteens. brand food and drinks information on all of our content within our own This will remove 16m single products by the end of own brand plastic brand milk bottles with use jiggers and 13.4T of 2019. Removing packaging. Arla. plastic per year. approximately 1,300T of We will increase our bring We will have an action plan We will launch a reusable bag non-recyclable plastic, or back of LDPE recyclable film on non-food packaging to across the store estate for 103m packs. through clear front of pack start using recycled content produce to help our By the end of 2019 all of logos and clear bin signage within our packaging. customers buy loose fruit our CPET trays will be the on the bag recycling bins By the end of 2019 all our and veg easier. detectable and recyclable which we have in every CPET ready meal trays will We will continue to roll out natural CPET. store. We will also trial a have an average of 85% an increased loose produce range of bin styles and recycled content in them. range across a range of locations to monitor bring stores before the end of the back and improvement of year. We anticipate that this quality. will save at least 150T of By the end of 2020 we will plastic per year. have embossed recycling After investing in information into our goods modifications to packing lines not for resale rigid plastic to flow wrap packaging plastic packaging. trayless we are removing non-functional plastic trays from our tomato range saving 72 tonnes a year. Click here to go back 56 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across Member single-use packaging through compostable. recycled or composted. all plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Introduced compostable Moving own brand meal range from Rolling out new recycling fruit and veg bag black to green trays. icons on all own brand displacing 2.3 million Launched a range of healthy meals in products. single use plastic bags. fully re-usable containers suitable for Black plastic trays food storage or as lunch boxes. removed from 44 fruit & Launched Earth Kind range of veg skus-circa 460,000 sustainable packaging like reusable kgs of black plastic sandwich bags, sandwich wrap and avoided per annum. reusable alternatives to cling film. 34% of fruit and Greek Style Yoghurt Pot (450g/500g)- vegetables now loose. moved to cardboard outer layer from 75 tonnes of plastic plastic. Consumers can now separate removed from own- and recycle outer element. brand water bottles. 2.7 Million single use carrier bags removed from our supply chain. Replaced all plastic spoons from our Moo’d ice-cream with ones made from wood. Click here to go back 57 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled Member unnecessary single-use compostable. composted. content across all plastic packaging through redesign, packaging. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Will eliminate Working systematically to identify Working with agencies to promote in- PET bottles- target remaining PS non-recyclable packaging formats home and on-the-go recycling and 30% recycled (polystyrene) within in-store portfolio and will composting. content by 2022. packaging by end address during packaging tender Q4 HDPE bottles- Q2 2020. 2019. target 50% Rollout of recyclable bases across recycled content mid tier cooked meats range. by 2025. Have completed packaging reviews with suppliers of F&F, Beef, Lamb Pork, Poultry and Fish and identified key actions for completion during 2019/2020. Target black plastic removal in meat/fish. Workstream mobilised: Sustainable packaging for cheese. Launch of Centra Compostable and reusable Shopping Bag.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content Member unnecessary single-use or compostable. across all plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have introduced Established the Nestlé Institute of Continue to work with schools in our We have achieved an a “Negative List” for Packaging Sciences to help us focus communities to provide recycling education average of 20% hard to recycle on achieving our commitments. through the R-Generation programme. recycled content plastics and a We have published design for Launched new consumer recycling across Buxton and timetable to phase recycling golden rules for our campaigns (started in May 2019). Nestlé Pure Life out their use across packaging developers and Launched Nescafé Dolce Gusto recycling water. all of our packaging. suppliers. program. Launched specific Starting in February Launched YES! bars in the 1st flow Launched Confectionery recycling program sizes of Buxton water 2019, Nestlé began wrapped paper wrapper (now with TerraCycle. bottles in 100% rPET. eliminating all recyclable). Established partnerships with waste Launched various plastic straws from We have removed black caps on all management companies to test innovative Nescafé products in its products. Nescafé products. solutions to collection and recycling. 50% rPE shrink film.

Planned actions Continue work to We have identified the 10 most We are developing clear recycling guidance PP caps on glass jars remove plastic challenging packaging formats in for all packaging to be rolled out by early and tins – target 30% straws. our portfolio and have defined 2021 for UK only packs. recycled content by Continue to phase individual category roadmaps to We will continue to support recycling-on-the- 2025. out hard to recycle identify solutions for them by 2025. go campaigns in key UK cities in partnership PE shrink films – plastics. We have begun developing with Hubbub. target 50% recycled alternatives to plastic packaging content by 2025. where feasible. Smarties started PET bottles – target the move to be plastic free in 2019. 35% recycled content by 2025. Buxton water PET bottles – target 100% recycled content by 2021. Click here to go back to member navigation 59

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled Member unnecessary single-use packaging recyclable or compostable. content across all plastic Action through redesign, innovation or packaging. alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Nomad Foods Actions taken All packaging No, non recyclable packaging OPRL on all packaging in place in 2018. Initiated (BirdsEye UK) identified and formats launched from 2019, discussions with categorised for where possible. flexible plastic recyclability versus First trials of recyclable flexible suppliers to targets. packaging at both UK factories initiate completed. development. Actions agreed with flexible suppliers to further improve recyclable packaging material properties. Investment planned in new machine parts to facilitate packing into recyclable plastic packaging.

Planned actions Remove all Remove Black plastic trays for Participate in WRAP workstreams on flexible Commit to problematic meals by 2022. packaging. introduce packaging by 2022. 70% of our product range is Will add clear recycling guidance on all current recycled plastics currently recyclable, plan to be and future packaging. as soon as 80% recyclable by end 2020 and recycled Food 100% recyclable by 2022. Contact plastic Increase recyclable plastic standards are packaging by 20% by end 2020. available. Mapped all packaging formats and categorised by volume and SKU for recyclability.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Headline use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member or alternative (reuse) delivery model. Action

Actions taken PVC and Polystyrene has All black plastics will have 50% of all Ocado OB lines We have converted 30% of been removed from all been removed by the end have widely recycled main our PET packaging to rPET. Ocado Own Brand main of 2019 on Ocado own component packaging. The component packaging. brand packaging. other 50% of the range is packaged in film or flexibles for which there is no commercially viable widely recycled solution at present. Click here to go back 61 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through redesign, reusable, recyclable or compostable. or composted. plastic packaging. innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken Invested in our Developed and rolled out Following the launch of our In July 2019, we launched manufacturing sites to Sustainable from the Start Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme Tropicana Whole Fruit, a new enable us to roll out an internal program which in December 2018, 17.5 million addition to the juice compact packaging across embeds sustainability packets have been collected. It category, with 50% rPET. the most popular principles at the start of is the UK’s biggest and fastest- This summer, we also multipacks for our snacks all new product growing scheme of its type, launched ARTO Life Wtr the brands. In June, this was development, including with 93% of UK households packaging for which is made rolled out across our packaging design. now within six miles of their from 50% rPET. Monster Munch and In April 2019, we nearest public collection point. Wotsits brands, followed announced our global Sponsored the 2019 Great by French Fries and investment in Carbios, British Spring Clean, led by Squares in September. who are pioneering ways Keep Britain Tidy. As part of This action has resulted in to improve the number of this, we also hosted our own an average saving of 30% times plastic can be litter pick-ups at our sites plastic per multipack. This recycled. across the UK. increases coverage across Our beverage portfolio As a leading juice brand, we our portfolio, following packaging is 100% have increased the 30% reductions for our recyclable. prominence of our ‘Recycle Me’ Walkers and Quavers six on-pack messaging on the pack packaging. updated packaging in our Tropicana range.

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Planned actions We are taking numerous We are continuing on our We are committed to working PepsiCo’s vision is to build a actions to both reduce our journey to help us reach with our peers and actively world where plastic need use of virgin plastic and our 2025 target of making support a well-designed, never become waste. We increase recycled content 100% of our packaging industry-led, not for profit have ambitious targets to across our bottled recyclable, compostable Deposit Return Scheme for increase the use of rPET product portfolio – see or biodegradable: With a drinks containers. across our beverage target 4 for details. strategy focused on portfolio. reducing, recycling and We are working closely with reinventing our packaging. our bottler Britvic to implement the above for our franchise portfolio. We are committed to transitioning ARTO Life Wtr to 100% rPET in 2020. In September, we announced a global commitment to reduce 35% of our virgin plastic content across our beverage portfolio by 2025. Click here to go back 63 to member navigation

Actions taken Undertaken review of Developed plan of work to Part of the WRAP Collaborative Introduced a UK portfolio to identify any ensure all materials will be Action Group for increased Packaging Sustainability unnecessary or problematic reusable or recyclable by citizen engagement. Lead to drive the agenda materials within the 2025. Actively engaged with both within the business and portfolio. Built a cross functional OPRL & Terracycle to increase track progress. All PVC material removed packaging steering consumer engagement. Working with suppliers from our portfolio. committee to drive change Member of CEFLEX advocating to review opportunities across all of our brands in for plastics circular economy. for food grade flexible the UK. Expanded TerraCycle materials. All Pladis plastic packaging programme to all our brands - can now be recycled via our over 600 collection points partnership with Terracycle. across the country. All black trays replaced for all Retailer brands.

Planned actions Replace all problematic and Remove all complex multi All packs will be labelled with Incorporate 30% non-recyclable materials component materials. the appropriate average recycled content used within the current Remove or replace all non- OPRL/Terracyle labelling to into rigid plastic portfolio across all packaging recyclable black rigid plastic give clear and consistent portfolio. formats in the UK. in the Pladis portfolio. messaging to consumers. Explore opportunities for food grade flexible material containing recycled content. Click here to go back 64 to member navigation

Actions taken Removed 50 tonnes of plastic Switched from using black Currently almost 70% of Switched from using black from our portfolio against to clear, recyclable plastic our plastics packaging is to clear, recyclable plastic our target to remove 500 trays across our Mr Kipling recyclable according to trays with 50-80% recycled tonnes by 2025. This is over Pies and Cakes. OPRL guidelines and almost content across our Mr and above the 320 tonnes we all of our packaging carries Kipling Pies and Cakes. removed between 2015- OPRL symbology to help 2018. consumers understand what can be recycled.

Planned actions Target 500 tonne reduction Target 100% of our plastic Will continue to clearly and Seek to increase the use of in the volume of plastic we packaging to be recyclable, transparently label our recycled plastic content use across our portfolio by reusable or compostable by products, in compliance across our portfolio to help 2025. 2025. with OPRL guidelines, so create a market-pull for Plan to remove PVC and PS Almost 70% of our plastic that our consumers can recycled polymers, from our portfolio by end packaging is currently easily understand the wherever practicable, and 2020. recyclable. recyclability of any end of in compliance with food life waste packaging. With safety standards. 100% of our UK Retail portfolio to carry OPRL by end 2019.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across all Headline unnecessary single-use compostable. or composted. plastic packaging. Member packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken Reduced single use Today 86% of P&G Packaging is Part of the WRAP Collaborative In partnership with plastic by reducing recyclable. Action Group for increased TerraCycle, Head & the number of dosers Gillette Recycling Programme - all citizen engagement. Shoulders produced the on Ariel Liquid bottles brands of disposable razors, Fairy and Head & Shoulders world’s first recyclable saving 51 tonnes of replaceable-blade cartridge units partnered with Keep Britain shampoo bottle made with plastic per year. and razor plastic packaging are Tidy and Tesco to clean up 10 up to 25% recycled beach Removed plastic recyclable in the UK. Once razors are Beaches in the UK. plastic. In addition, we also handles from large collected, Terracycle separates and P&G, TerraCycle and Tesco launched a limited edition Fabric care boxes, recycles the material into new partnered for a second year to Fairy Beach Plastic bottle saving 36 tonnes of products. Gillette has also improved give schools in the UK the made from 10% beach plastic plastic per year. its packaging to be more recyclable chance to win a playground and 90% post-consumer by improving its Starter Packs to made from recycled plastic recycled plastic. become 100% recyclable, removing thanks to Fairy and Febreze. 90% of all the hair care all plastic from the packaging. Community members were bottles sold in the UK across Introduced perforations on the encouraged to get involved P&G’s Hair Care portfolio shrink sleeves on our Lenor fabric and help their local schools contain up to 25% post- conditioner bottles so the sleeves win by voting for them in the consumer recycled plastic. can be easily removed before the competition. The ‘Win A In the UK, P&G uses on bottles go into the recycling stream. Playground’ competition average 50% recycled plastic Partnered with TerraCycle to collect focused on raising awareness (post–consumer recycled) in and return used air and homecare of the issue of waste recycling our Lenor and Lenor packaging (any brand) for recycling. amongst the youngest in our Unstoppables bottles and Collected over 150,000 items in society as well as their 25% in our Ariel liquid bottles 2018. communities. and 35% in our Ariel Purclean bottles. Click here to go back 66 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across all plastic unnecessary single-use reusable, recyclable or or composted. packaging. Headline packaging through redesign, compostable. Member innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions We will continue to By 2022, P&G Fabric P&G is a founding member of By 2020, P&G will increase PCR by up review our Care aims to make all the Alliance to End Plastic to 50% in Ariel liquid detergent packaging and its brands’ packaging Waste (AEPW), currently made bottles and up to 100% PCR PET in identify where we 100% recyclable in the up of nearly thirty member Lenor transparent fabric conditioner can reduce our use UK. companies, which has bottles. of plastic where Beginning in October committed over $1.0 billion By 2020, we plan to double the use of possible. As a 2019 and running with the goal of investing $1.5 recycled resin in plastic packaging company, we have through the end of the billion over the next five years globally. So far, we have used committed to reduce year (in the US and to help end plastic waste in the approximately 38,100 metric tons of 50% of our global UK), Olay will offer environment. PCR in our plastic packaging which is use of virgin Regenerist Whip We are leading the industry- 46% of the way to our goal. petroleum based moisturizer with a refill wide project HolyGrail 2.0 We invented a breakthrough plastic packaging that fits right in the jar. aimed at developing technology that removes colour, and in Fabric Care watermark technology to odour and contaminants from used brands (like Ariel revolutionize the sorting of polypropylene to restore it to ultra- and Lenor) we plastic packaging at pure recycled resin. To drive scale, we commit to 45% sorting/recycling facilities. This licensed the technology to PureCycle plastics packaging will allow more plastics to be Technologies, which is completing reduction in the UK recycled and improve the construction of its feedstock by 2025 v 2018. purity of recycled material to evaluation unit and plans to open its allow for more widespread production plant in Ohio in 2020. use. PureCycle has sold all of plant one production for the next 20 years. Click here to go back 67 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. composted. across all plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Completed chilled deli 85% of product range is On Pack Recycling Label: APET packaging – packaging project which currently recyclable. Achieved 95% packaging moved from 100% removed remaining PVC coverage by mid-year 2019. virgin to 30% RPET. polymer. New format is All black plastic packaging has clear Mono PET - making been removed. Participation in WRAP’s Recycle the tray recyclable. Week campaign: Internal Project results in engagement plus social media removal of 13 tonnes of support. PVC from the supply chain.

Planned actions Identified all non-recyclable OPRL recycling guidance on packaging formats within our 100% packaging by June 2020. portfolio and have a plan to address. Will launch consumer recycling campaign in 2020.

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Actions taken In Q1 2019 we identified where we have non- Launched a flexible plastics Membership with OPRL to roll out Procurement started detectable carbon black plastic in our packaging recycling program with recycling labels on our packaging from identifying key suppliers and have confirmed actions to move all elements TerraCycle to recycle all our 2019- with Phase 1 near completion. that will help us source to non-carbon alternatives by mid-2021, generating flexible plastic packaging in Launched content on Amazon and on the right quality PCR greater recyclability. We have already been using 2019. our most visited cleaners pages to (post consumer resin) at non-carbon black technology for some of our Started identifying suppliers inform consumers how to recycle our the volumes we need. products since Jan 2019, and further actions for flexible laminates that are products. R&D has started testing include moving to a colour that is NIR detectable widely recyclable. Dettol launched a "Spring Clean our key formulations including moving to non-carbon black technology. We are redesigning products Challenge" in spring 2019 to clean the against bottles that have In the UK no black plastic will be used by Q1 2020. to reduce the amount of Thames to drive awareness of a 30% PCR content. We identified Poly-Oxymethylene (POM) in our plastic used in products, reducing single-use plastic. It involved Most of our Airwick triggers as problematic for recycling of PET and developing alternative consumers, customers and had over blisters are produced therefore developed an innovative new design. material streams such as 802 million media reach. with 50% PET PCR for This has been implemented across our cleaning paper-based barrier more than 3 years and business in the UK with Dettol, Vanish, and Cillit laminates, and reconciling now in 2019 we Bang. bottle size & shapes to reduce increased to 70% PET complexity and waste from PCR for some products. machines.

Planned actions RB started the program to exit PVC in 2004 and by Develop action plans by end RB has commenced roll out of OPRL RB is actively pursuing 2009 no products in our portfolio, outside of 2019 to ensure that our labelling across our UK partnerships with PCR medicines, carry this material. We have continued plastic packaging will be portfolio. Phase 1 of implementation suppliers. Following to use PVC only on our medicines portfolio due to recyclable or reusable by across the Hygiene Home portfolio is analysis of market & the safety, quality and regulatory requirements. 2025. near completion. Phase 2 business prioritized, we This is less than 3% of our total volume. We are Develop recyclability implementation across the Health & have developed a guidelines based on OPRL to investing now in finding alternative PVC-free medicines portfolio is under review – roadmap outlining which inform marketing and R&D materials for our medicine portfolio as soon as awaiting review of regulatory brands, regions & % PCR teams on how best to develop possible. However, we anticipate this will be a products to design for implications and the new OPRL are to be prioritize. Initial highly challenging & long-term initiative in order to recyclability. guidelines that are due Q4 2019. testing for formula & comply with the stringent consumer safety Hygiene Home and Aircare products pack stability is standards and licensing authorisations. We are will be live on OPRL APP when it's underway. determining how we can meet the goal best launched in Q4 2019. without compromising public health requirements. Click here to go back 69 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Member Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative compostable. composted. content across all plastic Action (reuse) delivery model. packaging.

Planned actions We have a very limited number of All our labels and sleeves will be RB UK has cooperated with See previous slide ePS shelf trays on denture care, developed with the recycling process Terracyle to recycle the materials totalling less than 1 ton globally in mind to support ease of removal that are not yet widely recyclable (0.001% of total volume). We are and material identification to support at local council level, including e.g. actively seeking alternatives to recycling. flexible laminates for wipes and replace this. We are in the process of implementing pouches. Dettol, Vanish, Finish & monitoring trackers for our primary Airwick are participating in the packaging plastic formats to measure scheme at 978 locations across the progress against reuse and UK. recyclability. Secondary and tertiary plastic pack formats are now being evaluated and will be implemented as well into the monitoring process as a second phase.

Actions taken Removed 290m plastic bags for 68.2% of our own brand and branded We accept carrier bags and all film Nearly 40% of our loose items in produce equating to plastic packaging is widely recyclable marked with the ‘recycle with bags plastic packaging 489 tonnes of plastic and offered a with an extra 12.5% recyclable at store at larger stores’ OPRL logo on the already uses reusable alterative. with carrier bags. doorstep during an online delivery. recycled content. Removed 20m polystyrene pizza Most of our produce is now out of We provide carrier bag/ LDPE Average 26% of bases equating to 180 tonnes of black plastic and we have started to recycling in all supermarket stores. post consumer plastic and replaced with a move out of it in meat too. We are collecting bottles and PTT recycled content recyclable board base. We have removed black plastic trays in over 400 stores, all of which also used in our own Removed plastic bags from online from chilled ready meals – we were have carrier bag recycling too. brand plastic deliveries. the first retailer to offer a recyclable We are piloting Deposit Return packaging. Lightweighting and increased alternative in our own-brand range, schemes to ensure we find the Tu clothing recycled content in our plastic saving over 1,000 tonnes of hard to most convenient and effective hangers are now water bottles. recycle plastic each year. version for our customers. made from 100% recycled materials. Click here to go back 70 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across Member packaging through redesign, innovation or reusable, recyclable or compostable. composted. all plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Replaced plastic with paper bags Our organic avocadoes We are trialling a 'pre-cycle' area See previous slide in Bakery. are now in a fully in stores for customers to We are trialing removal of recyclable format which remove unwanted packaging plastic packaging on an we will roll out across and leave it for recycling. increasing number of produce produce. lines in addition and changing to All of our sparkling water a recyclable band on our organic bottles changed from bananas. green to clear. We have made fresh water We encourage customers stands available for customers to bring their own to refill their own water bottles containers to our meat in 326 supermarket cafe's and deli counters. across the country and we will We are collaborating with be selling reusable coffee cups others on R&D e.g. NERC in our cafes where we do not to develop new packaging use plastic cups, cutlery or and recycling straws, and offer a 25p incentive technologies. on hot drinks for customers to use reusable cups. We replaced all of our plastic cotton bud stems with a biodegradable option in 2017. We removed microbeads from our Own Brand products in 2013.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. or composted. all plastic packaging. Member or alternative (reuse) delivery model. Action

Planned actions We will reduce plastic By the end of 2023, 100% of Customers will be able to use By 2022, 30% average packaging by 50% by 2025 by our plastic packaging will be recycling facilities at further recycled content across removing unnecessary plastic recyclable, reusable or 125 stores (currently 275). all own brand plastic components and reducing compostable. We will reconsider our existing packaging. our use of plastic. We will be replacing all own recycling provision and We will research how we Where it is hard for us to brand black plastic develop a strategy that can partake in closing remove plastic packaging, we packaging with recyclable ensures it’s implementation is the loop on materials will provide solutions for alternatives by March 2020. efficient as possible and right from design stage customers to recycle and We will continue to pursue makes it convenient for our so that they are going reuse and incentivise them the most sustainable and customers to recycle. back into the supply for doing so. appropriate packaging chain as recyclate. By end 2020 we will have materials for the products Our packaging removed all PVC, polystyrene we sell. guidelines for suppliers and non NIR detectable dark All of our produce film outlines a hierarchy of colours from our own brand packaging will be recyclable materials which packaging where feasible. by the end of 2020 in line prioritises plastic with WRAP UK Plastics Pact packaging with ambition to collect and minimum 30% post mechanically recycle both consumer recycled PE and PP films. content at the top, We are investing in systems followed by recyclable and automated reporting to and difficult to recycle monitor progress against plastics which we do not the targets. allow in our packaging.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. or composted. all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Revision to gauge of OPP film Initial investigation into the Samworth Brothers are Proposal to review used in flow wrap moved feasibility of using PE/BOPE looking at developing on pack inclusion rates and to from 35 micron to 30 micron. film at 25 micron as a recycling communications set progressive targets Active project to target a recyclable alternative to across all ranges. for annual increases. further 5-8% reduction where OPP film. Adding OPRL info to packs. possible in film by optimizing Currently underway with flow wrap against product the elimination of Black size. plastic trays from all retrial packs- due for completion by end December 2019.

Planned actions Planned move to 25 micron Develop critical path for We will be working with Proposal to review film from 30 micron through progressive move to industry bodies to develop inclusion rates and to 2020. recyclable with specified tracking systems and set progressive targets Additional reviews of pack pack components being methodologies. for annual increases. formats to reduce complexity compostable if not and increase potential recycled. reduction in film required.

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Actions taken Removed plastic skillet from Film tender in progress. Adding OPRL info to packs at Exploring availability of Lunchbox Loaves and Within this sustainability a next scheduled pack change. materials given specific replaced with cardboard u- key criteria. Already on some packaging. demands made of card. Simultaneously Exploring availability of packaging by our reduced size of cutter. materials given specific product and process. 2 New Innovations - looking demands made of at inner film for individual packaging by our product products but replacing the and process (i.e. cold-seal, outerwrap film with a flexible film required. cardboard box (widely Product wrapped warm and recycled carton logo added to remains warm for circa 36 the pack) with the pack hours. As such packaging becoming 50% recyclable. needs to have strong barrier properties).

Planned actions Film tender in progress. At Once transitioned to See above Once transitioned to transition will reduce cutter supplier will identify supplier will identify guides wherever possible to available materials and available materials and ensure minimum amount conduct testing. conduct testing. used. Once transitioned, will reduce microns subject to successfully passing barrier testing. Click here to go back 74 to member navigation

Actions taken LDPE secondary and All our products are All PET bottles currently tertiary wrap is currently clearly labelled with a contain 25% rPET – recyclable via retailer front recycling message. of store collection points. July 2019 Launch of White rock “together we can make a difference” packaging campaign (consumer facing) on White Rock printed film Supported Recycle week 2019.

Planned actions Remove Polypropylene Investment in two recycling Update Shepley website Explore the opportunity to plastic carry handles from bailers to dispose and to incorporate a dedicated use a recycled mix blend film our multipack products recycle all LDPE film on site. 'sustainability' page. on all tertiary packaging – saving 1000 miles of Shepley Spring will have 0 We will add a 'Recycling December 2019. unnecessary PP plastics per waste from manufacturing Locator' to the website. Our ambition is to increase year by the end of 2019. plastic by the end of 2019. the recycled content of our Ambition to reduce all plastic Ensure a 100% recyclable PET bottles to 50% rPET by used in manufacturing by bottled water portfolio. 2025. We have a further 15%. bench mark in place to track the 2025 target - we will move to 30% rPET by the end of 2020.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable. 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content Member unnecessary single-use composted. across all plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Market searches 100% of the primary packaging 137 items which Askeys NPD launched this year We have attempted to conducted, no need changing have been categorised and went straight into recyclable source recycled HDPE, appropriate recommendations for change made to our clear trays. but due to high market solution found to brand teams. Improved visibility and demand, have so far date. We have moved Treat sleeves to recyclable PET. accessibility of packaging data been unsuccessful. Wrap and ABF We have moved our Askeys ice cream cone following investment in data notified of our range out of black plastic into clear trays, capture and analysis. concern regarding consuming all former packaging and achieving achieving this zero waste. target due to no Successful trials of recyclable mono layer for availability of brown sugars. alternative fit for Successful trial of Crusha PET recyclable purpose substrate sleeves. solution. Brand teams attended Fit for the Future Packaging Immersion day to learn about appropriate Plastic Pact compliant alternatives.

Planned actions To have sourced a Pact solution plan by brand, by sku underway. Our aim is for all branded NPD We continue to have solution for One brand completed which includes 80 slus’ launched after September 2019 Plastic Pact discussions Allinson single use packaging down to a tertiary level. to be Plastic Pact compliant. with all our primary yeast sachets. Move all Crusha sleeves to PET spring 2020 We will continue to work to suppliers to review with full existing substrate run out and zero improve accessibility and compliant solutions. waste. visibility of packaging waste We continue to horizon Trial planned of Nano stretch films to reduce data placed on the UK market. scan for solutions weight. We await OPRL re-launch to coming into the Trial planned for 3kg/5kg/10kg plastic sugar enable us to improve packaging market. bags recyclable alternatives. communications on pack ASAP. Click here to go back 76 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Black trays removed We are focusing on ensuring Review all packaging, ensure all Measure and report the from garlic. Tesco being recyclability instead of have the right OPRL logos so levels of recyclability by the exception. reuse/compostable. that the consumer can easily sku. Reviewing alternative identify. Ensure 30% minimum materials to HIPS for We have reduced gage on; Move to widely recyclable where content. our mince pies and Acetate possible. express doughnuts. Shrink wrap Removed laminated Garlic trays acetates for the JS Muffins range.

Planned actions 12 week trial underway Plan for further reduction on Ensuring all our packaging have Pushing our supplies to with COOP to remove Garlic Film the correct OPRL logos. declare 60% min content our remaining laminated Liners for acetates. Currently acetates. Target Acetate 50%. removal from March Implemented by May 2020. OPP film is a known issue 2020. OPP film is an issue as it and we are working with Tesco Black removed by currently only recycled at large our customers to find a Dec 2019. Therefore supermarkets, working with our solution. 100% eliminated from customers and suppliers to find the business. potential solutions. HIPs removed from December 2019. Review of the site canteen. Click here to go back 77 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across Member single-use packaging through redesign, compostable. recycled or composted. all plastic packaging. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have successfully Our paper cup inserts have been We signed up to On- We have identified our completed trials with redesigned to be recyclable with Pack-Recycling-Label current supplier’s alternatives to PET mesh other paper cups. This will eliminate (OPRL) membership. capability and teabags. 15 tons of plastic and ensuring challenges with rPET We identified supply about 80 tons of cups get recycled. supply. partners for recyclable We conducted multiple trials with alternatives for plastic alternative teabag materials for our laminates in sachets, etc. round teabags. Trials are continuing.

Planned actions Our PS cup lids will be We will start rolling out our first set Our packaging will start We will explore and transitioned to recyclable of compostable teabags from 2020, to feature OPRL identify opportunities alternatives to be rolled and ramping up as quickly as compliant logo starting for recycled content in out in 2020. This is two possible, ensuring all our teabags from 2020 and ensuring our secondary shrink- years ahead of our initial are compostable by 2022. full compliance by 2023. wraps and pallet pledge commitment. We will move from PP/PE to mono- All our plastic packaging stretch-wraps be end of Our Cold Infusions PET material for polybag if necessary to will comply with WRAP- 2020. mesh teabags will be conform with CEFLEX guidelines by UKPP and CEFLEX Our PET bottles will replaced in 2020 with 2022. recyclability guidelines include recycled compostable alternatives Our films and flexibles will comply and fit existing recycling content to technically suitable for Kerbside with guidelines from CEFLEX to fit or composting waste acceptable limits by food waste collection. into front-of-store collection management facilities 2021 or when rPET This is a year ahead of schemes by 2023. in the UK by 2025. supply is widely our initial target. We will trial alternative recyclable available to the market. teabag envelope materials in 2020 Our plastic bottle caps and replace where applicable. will be transitioned to tethered designs by 2023. Click here to go back 78 to member navigation

Actions taken Part of our Yorkshire Tea Roadmap for making all Disposal information Timeline has been plastic-lined disposable packaging reusable, (including OPRL where developed to address cups were switched to an recyclable or compostable relevant) started to be recycled content strategy industrially compostable developed and agreed introduced onto artworks. alternative in 2019, with internally. Increased information more to follow in 2020. available on our Yorkshire Decision made to Tea website, giving discontinue our plastic consumers information coffee capsules, and these about what packaging is will be phased out by recyclable or compostable. March 2020.

Planned actions Teabags switched to an Recyclable alternative to Continue to roll out OPRL Opportunities to increase industrially compostable our coffee film to be and other recycled content in alternative by the end of identified and recycling/composting shrinkwrap and palletwrap 2020. implementation started in information on packs identified by the end of Solution identified and plan 2020. throughout 2020. 2020. in place by early 2020 for Recyclable alternative to removing overwrap from our coffee bags envelopes boxes of Yorkshire Tea. to be identified and plan in Begin removing plastic valves place by the end of 2020 for from coffee film by the end its rollout of 2019. Click here to go back 79 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content across Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. or composted. all plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have removed an 83% of our Own Brand plastic We’re encouraging our The materials on our extensive selection of packaging is currently widely customers to bring our new preferred materials list plastic wrapped fruit recyclable. PE salad bags to our larger can all be made from and veg products from We have already replaced stores to be recycled and our recycled content. two of our stores where polystyrene pizza bases with carrier bag collection cages in- loose equivalents exist. cardboard in all our Own Brand store have been updated so 45 packaged foods have pizza products. This will mean that customers know they can been taken out of 32.5m trays a year will be put other PE films in with stores in Watford and replaced with cardboard, worn out bags Swindon and we will removing over 300 tonnes of We have also introduced a survey shoppers in polystyrene. new recycling logo which can stores to help We have reviewed every be found on bread bags and understand the reaction material used in our Own bags used for frozen products to the trial. Brand packaging and so our customers know what developed a preferred material they can recycle at our stores. list for product packaging. The We are trialing instore materials on the list are already recycling machines for plastic widely recyclable and contain bottles in selected stores. The recycled content. machines pay 10p for every Our organic bagged prepared bottle returned. salads are now made from PE We are running a soft plastics film which can be recycled into collection trial in our stores to our 10p Bags for Life that are collect packaging from our made from 94% recycled customers plastic. Click here to go back 80 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member use packaging through redesign, innovation recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned Actions We will remove 1 billion We are reviewing all of our We will continue our soft We will explore where we pieces of plastic from our packaging at line level to plastics collection trial can increase the amount of own brand packaging understand where we can where we collect hard to recycled plastic content in portfolio by the end of 2020. increase recyclability or recycle material back our products. We will do We are continuing to run our introduce reuse. from customers. Since this in a considered manner trial where we have removed For own brand packaging all the start of the trial we to ensure that there is plastic wraps from multipack materials that we have have collected 45 tonnes enough recycled material products in our Bar Hill store. identified as problematic (Red of soft plastic. on the market. On our counters we will column on our preferred We will continue to trial remove PVC clingfilm and materials list) will be removed the in-store deposit replaced with PE. from production by January 1st return machines for We will remove bottled 2020. These materials will be plastic bottles. water, disposable cups and out of our stores by March We have increased the cutlery from our offices. 2020. amount of stores with We will run dispensing trials We are challenging our carrier bag collection to understand potential branded suppliers to follow points from 422 to operational models and our approach and to also almost 800. challenges. remove materials that we have We will continue to We will continue our identified as problematic. encourage customers to preparations for the Loop bring back PE packaging initiative. films so that they can be We will make a reduction in recycled with our carrier the amount of plastic that we bags at front of stores. use in our own label packaging. Click here to go back 81 to member navigation

Planned Actions We will reduce the amount See previous slide See previous slide See previous slide of plastic bags that we use in our operations. We will begin to offer our customers re-useable produce nets and encourage our customers to continue bringing their own containers to our counters. Click here to go back 82 to member navigation

Actions taken Unilever has launched Cif PG tips led the market in We continue to add OPRL Unilever continues with its ecorefills, new at-home moving to using fully labels to our UK & Ireland programme towards using technology that allows biodegradable, plant-based packs to provide more recycled content in its consumers to refill and material to heat seal the householders with simple portfolio: reuse their Cif spray bottles teabags in 2018. The tea information on what do We are now using 100% for life. Made with 75% less bags use corn starch which to with the packaging recycled content in our plastic, the ecorefill attaches is 100% biodegradable and once they have used the packs for Comfort Intense, to the current Cif bottle 100% renewable. product. Seventh Generation and where it releases super- Householders can recycle Cif Nature’s Recipe. concentrated product; the the biodegradable tea bags This includes: Colman’s, The new detectable Lynx bottle is then filled with by putting them in their local Knorr, Hellmann’s, Pot and Tresemme black water at home. council food waste Noodle, Pot Pasta, Pot bottles will be using 30% Unilever introduced collection. Rice, Marmite, PG Tips PCR. triggerless Cif Power & Shine Unilever pioneered a new and Scottish Blend tea, In 2018 we launched our Kitchen and Bathroom detectable black pigment for Comfort Intense, Surf new personal care brand, cleaners that allow reuse of its HDPE bottles for its liquid and powder, Love Beauty & Planet, the trigger spray from a leading brands Tresemme Domestos bleach, the which uses bottles that are previous pack, to reduce and Lynx so they can be majority of our Persil 100% recycled and plastic usage. detected by recycling packs, Seventh recyclable. LBP also uses a scanners and successfully Generation, Cif Cream special adhesive to enable sorted for recycling. and Cif floor cleaner, labels to separate cleanly This move to used Lynx and Sure deodorant from the bottle. detectable black plastic also ranges, and Alberto We have introduced our creates the possibility for us Balsam. Domestos Power 5 Eco to use the recycled material pack which has a 100% back into our bottles. recycled blister pack and cage. Click here to go back 83 to member navigation Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content Member packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative or compostable. effectively recycled or across all plastic packaging. Action (reuse) delivery model. composted.

Actions taken We are adding perforations to the The majority of our Tresemme shrink sleeves used on bottles black bottles in the UK have now across our range to help moved to using detectable black householders remove them, making plastic and the remainder will it easier for the bottles to be move in early 2020. recycled. By the end of 2019, Lynx will also Unilever trialled the first wrapper- be using detectable black plastic less ice-cream multipack for Solero, bottles in its range. with 35% less plastic compared to Our Comfort Perfume Deluxe the original Solero pack with range now uses detectable black individual plastic wrappers. The plastic caps. new, innovative box had built-in The majority of our Persil Capsules compartments, so the individual ice packs have moved from using creams could be inserted, without a pouches to recyclable tubs. plastic wrapper, and the box could be widely recycled in the UK. We have introduced floating silicon valves in the caps of our Hellmann’s mayonnaise squeezy bottles which means they will now be separated from the recycling process. All our Pot Pasta and Pot Rice packs have had a new tear strip introduced. Click here to go back 84 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Member Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all packaging through redesign, innovation or recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions Unilever has announced We are in the process of Unilever will be rapidly ambitious new commitments switching our Domestos Sink accelerating our use of to reduce our plastic waste and and Pipe Unblocker bottles to recycled plastic to hit our help create a circular economy using detectable black plastic. virgin plastic reduction goal, for plastics. By 2025 we will In 2020 we will be moving to a in addition to an absolute halve our use of virgin plastic, cardboard backing for our reduction. by reducing our absolute use Domestos toilet rim blocks Unilever’s beauty brand of plastic packaging by more which currently have a film Dove has announced a than 100,000 tonnes and backing. global move to using 100% accelerating our use of recycled plastic in its bottled recycled plastic. We have also products. The new committed to help collect and commitments are part of process more plastic packaging Dove’s 2025 commitment to than we sell. reduce plastic waste, which Dove has announced a global will see the brand avoid the move to new plastic free use of more than 20,500 packaging for its iconic beauty tonnes of virgin plastic bar. Work is underway to globally per year. replace the plastic outer-wrap We will be introducing of its beauty bar multipacks recycled plastic into our with a zero-plastic material. Magnum ice cream tubs in We have been trialling ways to 2020. remove the plastic film that covers our PG tips boxes. Our ambition is to remove the overwrap from the range of PG Tips by the end of 2020. Click here to go back 85 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Member Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative reusable, recyclable or compostable. effectively recycled or composted. all plastic packaging. Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We have switched our plastic stem We have replaced loose We have engaged with We currently specify an cotton buds to paper. fruit and veg bags with our customers on the average of 30% recycled We have stopped selling packs of home compostable topic of plastic through content across all widely single-use plastic straws. alternatives which can be social media, signage recyclable polymers in We specify that none of our own used as caddy liners by in our shops and our our Own Brand product. brand packaging contains EPS customers. publications, including (Expanded polystyrene), PVC or PLA. We have already removed Waitrose Weekend. We have removed all disposable black plastic from meat, We are members of coffee cups from our stores – 52 fish and poultry, fruit and the On Pack Recycling million in total – and provided veg. Label (OPRL) scheme customers with a choice of reusable We are trialling alternative which aims to help alternatives. bread bags in our shops promote recycling and We have eliminated microbeads that are widely recyclable. ease consumer from our products. Since March 2018 our confusion by providing We have removed all 5p single use customers have been able clear and consistent carrier bags. to bring their own clean recycling information In 2018 we launched an innovation and lidded reusable on pack. challenge through JLAB to tackle containers to our counters plastic in our operations. 10 to take home cold businesses were shortlisted with products. This has ideas on alternative packaging, contributed to a reduction chemical recycling, sustainable of 5 million deli counter materials and plastic-free products. bags since 2017. CupClub TM , an innovative returnable packaging service for drinks, will be trialled as a result. Click here to go back 86 to member navigation

Planned actions In 2019 we will stop selling We will have identified solutions We have invested £1m in We plan to include an single-use plastic cutlery. to make all of our own brand the Waitrose & Partners average of 50% recyclate We aim to eliminate packaging widely recycled, reused Plastics Fund. The fund across all widely recyclable unnecessary plastic at our or home composted by 2020, and will build on the polymers in our Own Brand counters and our cafes by will meet out target by 2023. We momentum from JLAB product and are in the 2020. are already at 70% and intend to to address other key process of identifying how In 2019 we are replacing increase this to 80% by 2020 and areas such as education to achieve this. all plastic cutlery from our 100% by 2023. and changing societal Food to Go and cafes with We will remove the polystyrene behaviour to prevent the an FSC certified wood from products like our yoghurt causes, as well as alternative. pots by 2020. tackling the In 2019 we are going to By the end of 2019 we will have consequences and trial selling more fruit and removed black plastics for all own effects, of plastic veg loose. We are brand products. pollution. currently working out In 2019 we will pilot refillables in which products still need shops. some protection to We plan to eliminate plastic maintain their quality and laminated board or paper (for avoid waste. products like sandwiches) by 2021 and complex laminates like crisp packets by 2023. We will introduce a reusable fruit and veg bag for customers to buy. Click here to go back 87 to member navigation

Actions taken ACROSS ALL TARGETS: Collation of our baseline Changed our specifications data to understand our so that we explicitly ask Organised a cross business current position. suppliers to outline the % event with external speakers recycled content. on plastics in packaging to raise awareness, educate and drive action across ABF. Altered our NPD stage and gate forms to outline our plastics commitments and established a guidance pack to aid understanding.

Planned actions Not applicable for our 96% of our portfolio in Continue to ensure that we packaging portfolio. scope is currently compliant have the correct labelling and plan to be 100% by on pack to enable effective 2025. recycling. Will target to move from OPP/OPP laminate film to monolayer OPP for our retail size rice bags and noodle film by 2021. 88

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all plastic Member single-use packaging through or compostable. recycled or composted. packaging. Action redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken ALPLA do not use any ALPLA only manufacture packaging All ALPLA packaging ALPLA Milk bottle packaging typically materials deemed using fully recyclable polymers: formats manufactured by contain 30% to 40% food grade HDPE problematic or HDPE, PET and PP. ALPLA such as plastic (rHDPE) which is a fully UK sourced unnecessary and Bottles, Containers and and processed recycled material. PET commit to ensuring this Caps/Closures are all made container can contain various continues. from fully recyclable addition rates typically 30% to 40%, polymers and all widely however some packaging formats do collected from the UK contain up to 100% rPET. Currently households via the various there is no approved rPP recycled Local Authority collection material available due to there being schemes. no approved processing facilities.

Planned actions Will not introduce any We don’t currently intend to ALPLA will continue to use ALPLA will continue to use high levels plastic materials or consider using compostable recyclable polymers, HDPE, of recycled plastics in the packaging items deemed plastics. PET, and PP. All of our we produce. problematic or packaging formats are fully unnecessary to their recyclable. operation.

Actions taken Lightweighting of Sustainability grading system Move away from Product launches with recycled containers – see more developed to identify unrecyclable black. content: information here and environmental improvements in Launch of increased here. design process. See more recyclability products. Garcon wine bottle (100% recycled Move away from information here. content). unrecyclable black – see Launch of packaging designed for X-Enviroshrink (30% recycled content) more information here secondary uses. See more and here. information here and here. Launch of increased recyclability products. See more information here and here. Click here to go back 90 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all plastic packaging. Member single-use packaging through reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Planned actions At Berry, we have been We recognize that not all As one of Europe's leading Berry has long been an advocate of recycling developing recyclable of our fast-moving recyclers we will continue and recycled content. We continue to alternatives to replace consumer goods to invest in recycling develop product ranges that incorporate non-recyclable packaging is recyclable infrastructure to increase recycled content reflective of market packaging for many today. We have been recycling capacity across availability and technical requirements of years. In the near-term taking steps for several our operations to ensure our packaging. the company is years to transition the that we contribute to the committed to develop a market to packaging effective recycling of widely recyclable that is recyclable in plastic packaging. alternative for PS todays infrastructure, product lines by the end and will continue to do Sustainable design, of 2020. so. focused on resource efficiency and increasing Sustainable design, We have commercialised recyclability, is also at the focused on resource multiple reusable core of our business efficiency and increasing packages in the past and practices and we also recyclability, is also at are eager to partner work with external the core of our business with customers on new partners to increase practices. reusable packaging collection and recycling of applications and models. plastic packaging. We commit to evaluate all our product lines by the end of 2020 to determine the best markets for reusable packaging. Click here to go back 91 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken PVC has been completely We now offer NIR detectable As a packaging 99.8% of our products phased out. bespoke colours to replace manufacturer we contain recycled content. black PET trays. encourage all our customers to use clear on Charpak have a current We were announced winners pack recycling labelling. minimum of 70% recycled of the Innovation of the Year content and up to 90% 2019 at the UK Packaging recycled content within our Awards for our new Twist- PET products. Loc Treat tub. This tub is: - fully recyclable: The Clear PP contains a minimum removable cardboard of 15% recycled content. sleeve means 100% of the packaging can be recycled. HIPs contains a minimum of - It is made from up to 90% 75% recycled content. recycled PET - There’s no small plastic There are restrictions on break-off-parts because the polypropylene based tamper-evident mechanism products due to food is integrated within the regulatory compliance which pack. hinder the increase of recycled content in PP.

Planned actions The majority of high impact When Polystyrene is phased polystyrene will be phased out at the end of this year, all out by the end of this year. of Charpak’s materials will be recyclable. Click here to go back 92 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through redesign, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. innovation or alternative (reuse) Action delivery model.

Actions taken In October 2018 Coveris In November 2019 we launched our single-substrate, launched a new 100% recyclable PE+ film across Co- recyclable, up to 100% op prepared produce and recycled shrink film that Tesco organic salads. The film contains up to 50% post- is recycled in the same way as consumer recyclate (PCR) carrier bags at larger stores. and optional pre-consumer This was followed by the top-up material. launch of a single-substrate PE/PE laminate – MonoFlexE pouches and films that is 100% recyclable in the same way.

Planned actions The majority of packaging we We are working with our As one of Europe’s largest supply is film packaging which customers to influence extruders of PE films, we are is not currently collected for the use of materials which supporting the use of these recycling from UK households. can be recycled by films given the ease and We need to work with LA’s and consumers at front of high-quality of recyclability as recyclers to enable this to store collection points. both mono and single- happen. substrate laminate PE films are able to be recycled structures. at front of store collection PE films can currently be points and we are working to recycled at front of store move more of this packaging collection points but is likely portfolio to this material. to move to kerbside as an outcome of the recent Government consultations. Click here to go back 93 to member navigation

Actions taken Faerch do not manufacture Faerch manufacture We encourage all our Evolve by Faerch is a ready any products containing any packaging using only retail customers to use meal tray made from an plastic materials deemed recyclable polymers – PET clear on pack recycling average of 80% recycled PET problematic or unnecessary. and PP and all our pack labelling. post-consumer content, In October Faerch unveiled a formats are recyclable (such uniquely utilising mixed coloured recycled PET and PP snap as trays used in ready meals PET as attractive food pack for yoghurt packaging- etc). packaging. As the products are giving consumers a recyclable created from a natural mix of alternative to polystyrene. We recycled PET, the colours will also do PET snap packs. vary, and the different palettes of colours enable consumers to recognise they use a recycled and circular product. We are also manufacturing and moving many of our Clear PET products to manufacture from 100% recycled material. In March Faerch launched a 90% rPET ‘Diamond Pot’ for Bunzl catering Supplies for the food service market.

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Actions taken We removed all Carbon Black ‘Design for recycle’ integrated Joined OPRL and actively Since 2018 we have worked products! We identified all black in our NPD process to ensure promoted this to with customers to sample products in our portfolio and all new products are 100% customers for NPD and products with RPET content in worked with the customers to recyclable. This new relaunches. We have the range of 30-100%. reformulate to other colours. procedure prohibited material increased the number of We have converted all our We worked with our customers use, ensured customers were products with OPRL PET range to 30% recycled to change all polystyrene reducing weight of products, labelling by >80% in 2019 content as a minimum. products to either polypropylene and involved testing of We are collaborating with We have developed a range or RPET, including multipacks coloured products through other producers of of fully recyclable with a innovative Polypropylene existing recycling systems. In plastic/cardboard cardboard/RPET combination solution. one example, it identified a combination pots to have products as an alternative to We worked with a breakfast new red product that failed increased recycling rates PP with up to 100% RPET. product produced to redesign detection in a recycling centre, via technological their product to a fully recyclable as it contained carbon black solutions and consumer solution and eliminate the use of pigment. This was then engagement. a single use shrinksleeve. reformulated and designed for recycling.

Planned actions Continuing the work of 2019 of By end of June 2020, 100% of Work with customers to We will work with customers stopping Polystyrene primary packaging produced in ensure that OPRL and suppliers to ensure all manufacture, we will fully the UK will be defined as labelling is present on PET products contain >30% deplete stock of PS, and fully widely recyclable. >95% decorated products recycled content. replace all multipacks with our by end of 2021. We will work with customers innovative PP 4-pack and 6-pack Further Collaboration with and suppliers to introduce products, in partnership with our recyclers on introduce food grade recycled customers and retailers. digital watermarking for polypropylene in small improved sorting and volumes in 2020, and recycling rates. increasing each year.

Click here to go back to member navigation 95 Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or composted. 30% average recycled content across all plastic Member unnecessary single-use be reusable, recyclable or packaging. packaging through redesign, compostable. Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We helped a major Some examples The #LeedsByExample campaign is increasing Our RFresh® Elite trays in the UK retailer meet their include: the awareness of recycling on-the-go in Leeds are made from 100% PCR (post- commitment to All our PET trays are city centre. kp are creating a closed loop consumer recycled) PET. replace PVC cling recyclable. process by receiving the PCR rPET to create We have signed long term film from their own- Our newly launched more protective food packaging – to be contracts with select recycled branded products kp InfinityTM trays replicated across other UK regions. material suppliers to secure with an alternative made from Circular Economy of a PCR rPET tray video: significant supplies of PCR material. recyclable material expanded PP have Following the journey of our Elite tray through kp is the largest consumer of PCR by the end of 2019. also undergone every stage of the supply and value chain we rPET flake in the UK. Globally we Working in several trials and created a short educational video illustrating use 140,000 tonnes of PCR collaboration with tests, the closed loop process, now viewed by over annually. machine providers, demonstrating full 20,000 people online and via our social media We continue to lead tray to tray the retailer, and recyclability with the platforms. recycling projects & initiatives in their food suppliers main PP stream. Sponsors of StarPack Awards - working with our key countries and are working for sausage and We have run several children and students at the school, college and hard with our partners upstream mushroom lines, we successful trials to university level to develop the packaging and downstream to see how we trialled a Polyolefin demonstrate the technologists of our future. can create a PET tray recycling (PO) cling film recyclability of rPET To help close the loop on plastics we continue stream that can generate a stable developed by kp, trays with partners to proactively engage with stakeholders supply of high quality recyclate so helping them find and collaborating throughout the sector, encouraging the that we are truly closing the loop. the sustainable with our rPET flake increased use of recycled materials and We source PCR PET from suppliers material they suppliers to lobbying for improvements in recycling who work with supply chains where wanted that can be increase tray flake. infrastructure. We need to transform collection PET containers are collected, sorted recycled with old and recycling around the world. Our and recycled in deprived areas, plastic carrier bags partnerships with many organisations and thereby generating social, at their in-store associations to drive this include: EUPC, PCE; environmental and economic return schemes. PET Sheet; PET Core; IVK, CEFLEX; RECOUP; The benefits to local communities. BPF; FPA; Packaging Federation; INCPEN; In addition, we have signed up to NAPCOR; APR; SPC. the Circular Plastics Alliance Declaration. Click here to go back 96 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use packaging 100% of plastics packaging to 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content Member through redesign, innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery be reusable, recyclable or or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action model. compostable.

Planned actions As part of our Positive Plastics Pledge - As part of our Within our Positive Plastics As part of our Positive our strategy for the sustainable Positive Plastics Pledge we are also committed Plastics Pledge, we management of plastics for a circular Pledge, we have to engage with consumers to have committed to use economy, and as a signatory and Advisory also committed to help people understand the up to 100% of Group member of the UK Plastics Pact, use only materials value of plastics waste. By recycled content in our we have committed to: that are practically giving people clearer food packaging (where Optimise resource use for packaging recyclable or information, through on-pack food legislation while ensuring the protection of its sustainably sourced. labelling and wider allows), such as post- contents. We’re also reducing the We are phasing out engagement with communities consumer recycled weight of our packaging and non-recyclable and campaigns, we can polyester (rPET) downgauging. We seek to create a plastics, where communicate the purpose and recovered from balance to optimise the amount of functional and benefits of packaging, and how bottles, pots, tubs and plastic we use, keeping it as light and sustainable it can be recycled. This will also trays. Our commitment resource-efficient as possible while alternatives exist, allow us to explain why it’s a however is without ensuring it’s still preserving and without contributing much better solution to compromising on our protecting the product. to food waste. prevent plastic waste ending primary purpose on We have developed a material strategy We’re already up in landfill, as litter on our product and food and an annualised road map for each looking at streets or in our oceans. safety and protection, material we use, substituting those that developing new and without increasing are deemed problematic to recycle in materials and, while food waste. today's collection, sorting and recycling many of them are infrastructure. We are simplifying the only at the research range of materials we use and making it stage, we’re clearer how each product can be investing in the right recycled, we hope to make collection, solutions. sorting and recycling much easier for everyone. Click here to go back 97 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled 30% average recycled content Member use packaging through redesign, innovation recyclable or compostable. or composted. across all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken We no longer manufacture We have now introduced a packaging containing PVdC in recyclable EVOH barrier to the UK. replace PVdC.

Planned actions Most of the polymers we use Most of the polymers we use Currently challenging (film packaging) are not (film packaging) are not to include 30% pcr in collected for recycling in the UK. collected for recycling in the UK. food contact films, but We need to work with Local We need to work with Local we are working to Authorities and recyclers to Authorities and recyclers to achieve an average of enable this to happen. enable this to happen. 30% from our pcr inclusion in secondary and tertiary films. Click here to go back 98 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member unnecessary single-use recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Mainetti's reuse and Equipment that is unique to Mainetti recycling schemes are and the processes we use in the developed as partnerships recycling activity ensures that all of with our customers. the waste streams are managed in the most environmentally responsible manner and that none of the waste material generated goes to landfill.

Planned actions Reuse and Recycling are We actively encourage our customers Any hanger that cannot be expanding activities within and provide the necessary support reused is granulated and the the Mainetti Group which are and advice, securing the highest reclaimed material is used for underpinned by continuous possible number of recyclable producing new hangers. investment, our commitment hangers that are returned to the to this important part of the recycling centre. hanger supply market. Whenever possible we reclaim hangers for reuse.

Actions Taken All our products used in We continue to work with the Co- In October 2018 Novamont packaging are compostable. operative, local authorities and opened the Mater– organic recyclers to help replace Biopolymer plant. The plant single-use plastic bags by produces biopolyesters with a compostable bags in more than half high level of renewables, of it’s Co-op stores. The bags are using raw materials as made from MATER-BI bioplastic and biobutandiol and azelaic acid can be re-used for shopping or for which are used in the MATER- collecting kitchen food scraps. BI® compostable bioplastics. Click here to go back 99 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Member or alternative (reuse) delivery model. Action

Planned Actions Novamont manufacture and All Novamont Work with converters to Novamont as a virgin raw supply bio-based plastics manufactured and supplied expand UK production and material supplier are not which are certified according bio-based plastics which Local Authorities to involved in the recycling to EU and UK standards as are certified as improve the food waste processing and conversion. biodegradable and biodegradable and collection system using The material does have the compostable. The use of compostable and compostable products e.g. potential for recycling. these materials in targeted acceptable into UK organic bags, foodservice that bring Novamont is committed to applications will help deliver recycling systems (food benefits to the organic increasing the renewable solutions which enable the waste collections). recycling system. Develop content of its products in full recycling and reuse outlets into organic line with the Ellen system to be optimized. recycling. Communicate MacArthur Foundation’s with users and consumers Global Commitment. reference disposal routes for compostable packaging.

Actions taken Plastipak do not use any Plastipak only manufacture By focusing on the Our PET containers contain materials identified as packaging using recyclable manufacture of products 30-100% rPET. problematic or unnecessary. PET. using recyclable PET we are Our target is to increase the helping to ensure that more average rPET content, but plastic packaging gets supply is limited. effectively recycled.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable or 70% of plastics packaging 30% average recycled content across all Headline single-use packaging through compostable. effectively recycled or composted. plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Member (reuse) delivery model. Action

Actions taken The reduction of mixed For SABIC, innovation involves SABIC is the first in the Further development of plastic waste is one of the developing technologies to improve the industry that is chemical recycling technology planet’s most urgent efficiency of manufacturing facilities, committed to scale up will support UK Plastic Pact sustainability challenges reducing costs and environmental high-quality recycling members to deliver an and SABIC is committed impacts, and creating the products and processes for chemical increased level of recycled to the innovation of new solutions our customers need. There is recycling of mixed content- particularly in film materials and processing an urgent need for sustainable plastic waste to the packaging and food grade expertise through its packaging solutions that are designed original polymer, aiming packaging where it is not dedicated global with recycling in mind and offer a to help reduce the currently possible through packaging team and reduced carbon footprint per produced waste-stream. mechanical recycling. state-of-the-art Packaging unit. SABIC’s Design for Recyclability Sabic are a founding Using SABIC’s technology, in Innovation Centers initiative was introduced for the creation member of the Alliance August 2019 Magnum became around the world. We of packaging products aims to minimise to End Plastic Waste the first ice-cream brand to have embedded waste and help enable 100% (AEPW). This new non- use food-grade recycled sustainability across the recyclability. Design for Recyclability is profit organization, plastic, launching 600,000 SABIC value chain, from just one part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ consisting of global tubs across Europe with plans lower-carbon or initiative which offers a range of circular companies across the to roll out millions more renewable feedstocks in solutions for customers. SABIC is at the chemical and-plastic globally. our upstream operations, forefront of developing solutions that value chain, will bring to end-of-life where we enable the circular re-use and recycling collective knowledge, are using chemistry to of packaging through pioneering resources, and enable recycling. processes and key partner experience to address collaborations. plastic waste leaking into the environment. 101

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member unnecessary single-use or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Have been engaging with Have full traceability and audit Have been working with customers to discuss how pack trail of their plastic waste and their customers to increase types can be made more recyclable are committed to ensuring all recycled content in their – this has included reducing plastic waste stays within the milk bottles to 40%, from pigmentation, using simple labels UK. 5% in 2007. and increasing the use of single Have invested £27million in a polymer types. new 50,000tn/year post- consumer PET processing plant that is due to open in early 2020 with a capacity to process 57,000 tonnes of PET. Have upgraded their sorting infrastructure to enable better sorting of pots, tubs, trays.

Planned actions Has a 5 year plan for increasing UK plastic recycling capacity. Are investigating new technologies to reduce the levels of plastics in their rejected materials. Click here to go back 103 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Produced a number of Have identified a number of We have undertaken 4 main Single Use Plastic plans actions around the use of black trials for difficult to collect for customers that when plastics and are identifying plastics, from wet aluminium implemented will help actions on film & flexibles. laminated flexibles to coffee them reduce their plastic pods and pouches. Collectively consumption, improve we have studied in 6 LA's for their procurement and periods between 6 months and recycling of necessary 18 months each. plastics and improve their overall performance.

Planned actions Are working with a number of Continue to work with Local parties on packaging design that Authorities and commercial will assist on the extraction of customers to develop plastic items at sorting plants. communications campaigns as well as carry out workshops and audits. Click here to go back 104 to member navigation

Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, recyclable 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member unnecessary single-use or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. packaging through redesign, Action innovation or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Target not relevant Target not relevant for this Continued R&D of microwave Target not relevant for this for this organization. organization. assisted pyrolysis (MAP) organization. technology. Stakeholder Working Group established to identify “problem plastics” for trials, and to ensure fit of MAP to stakeholder needs. Early stage trials on films and flexibles underway.

Planned actions Target not relevant Target not relevant for this Further trials on films and Target not relevant for this for this organization. organization. flexibles over next year. organization. Build of first demonstrator unit. Click here to go back 105 to member navigation

Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single- 100% of plastics packaging to be 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across Member use packaging through redesign, innovation reusable, recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. all plastic packaging. Action or alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Developed and launched TerraCycle helps brands to TerraCycle have partnered TerraCycle has the ‘Loop’ shopping make their packaging with numerous brands to developed one of the platform with numerous practically recyclable by set up free collection and world’s largest supply brands and retailers, which creating collection and recycling programmes for chain of recycled ocean allows consumers to recycling solutions for 60+ hard-to-recycle products plastics. purchase products in types of currently hard-to- and packaging. This includes TerraCycle now supplies refillable packaging which recycle waste. working with companies recycled HDPE and PET is then collected, cleaned TerraCycle advises brands such as Ella’s Kitchen, JDE, pellets made from and reused. and partners to move P&G, PepsiCo, Nestlé, KP plastics collected in the The platform has been towards easily recyclable Snacks or Colgate. oceans, on beaches and developed with brands and packaging and plugs the Products that are recycled in waterways. retailers and has launched gap where a packaging or include crisp packets, coffee This has allowed several pilots in Paris and the New a product is complex to pods, multi laminate brands to integrate York areas. recycle. pouches, biscuit and sweet ocean plastics into TerraCycle creates TerraCycle innovates to wrappers, cleaning wipes, consumer products awareness and educates create tangible solutions in oral care products and (example : the Head & consumers on the all areas of recycling and water filters. Shoulders recyclable importance of reducing reuse to enable brands to Outside of programmes free shampoo bottle made and reusing packaging achieve their own for consumers, TerraCycle with 25% ocean plastics). materials. sustainability objectives. have launched a ‘Zero Waste Box’ service which can be used to collect and recycle almost anything including art and office supplies, flexible plastic packaging, hot-drinks packaging etc. Click here to go back 106 to member navigation

Actions taken See previous slide See previous slide TerraCycle works to See previous slide educate consumers and brands on the importance of recycling all waste streams not just those that are currently collected by local authorities.

Planned actions Expanding the Loop platform TerraCycle is expanding its TerraCycle is developing across more product activities and is increasing food-grade PET pellets to categories and make it quantities collected as well increase potential uses for available in London and as programme efficiencies ocean plastics collected. across the UK from Q1 2020. across many of its TerraCycle is also programmes. developing supply chains to TerraCycle is planning to provide other types of launch dozens of new unique recycled plastics recycling programmes in and materials to brands the UK in 2020. and help integrate them in their supply chain.

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Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Headline Eliminate problematic or unnecessary single-use 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively 30% average recycled content across all Member packaging through redesign, innovation or recyclable or compostable. recycled or composted. plastic packaging. Action alternative (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Working with the supply chain to Have worked with partners to Invested in additional optical Have re-opened a HDPE advise what the eight items are help redesign products to sorting technology at the reprocessing facility in and why they are problematic ensure packaging moves Rainham Plastics Recycling Dagenham which processes within the recycling system. through the recycling system. Facility (PRF) to improve 10,000tn of London’s HDPE Have launched a new scheme An example being working material quality. milk bottles into food grade called Procycle for capturing with Unilever to design a Have trialled innovative pellets for use in the dairy those harder to recycle detectable black Tresemmé reverse vending machines at sector. materials including plastic bottle. Leon, Kings Cross, There are straws and toys. A box is plans to roll this out across purchased by the customer to more stores to collect PET fill with the specified material bottles. and this in then couriered back to Veolia for recycling.

Planned actions Are currently working with Will continue to work with Plans to invest in additional external partners to research business and Local Authority capacity at the Dagenham and redesign products to partners to communicate HDPE recycling plant. enable the effective sorting of best recycling practice, using materials, using The UK Recycle Now Plastics Pact’s design guidance. communications.

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Headline Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 Target 4 Eliminate problematic or unnecessary 100% of plastics packaging to be reusable, 70% of plastics packaging effectively recycled or 30% average recycled content across all Member single-use packaging through recyclable or compostable. composted. plastic packaging. redesign, innovation or alternative Action (reuse) delivery model.

Actions taken Work with the supply Have worked with Wrap, Viridor are committed to keep Are engaged with end chain to help identify retailers and brand owners to all their post-consumer plastics users to accept a broader offending problematic develop NIR detectable within the UK for reprocessing. supply specification. packaging where packaging solutions. Have adapted NIR equipment to possible. Work with packaging find and separate detectable Help advise why manufacturers to develop fully black pigments. packaging is problematic recyclable plastic packaging and Have installed MAX AI robotics and help develop ensure that any such packaging at the Skelmersdale facility to alternatives where will be recycled. help efficiently and accurately appropriate. sort materials.

Planned actions Continue to offer help, advice Have committed to £15million and testing for new packaging upgrade to the Masons MRFs, products. adding 10000tn of capacity across all recyclable material. Investment in de-odourising equipment at Skelmersdale to stimulate markets for post consumer pellet and flake. £65million investment at Avonmouth PRF with a capacity up to 100,000tn. 109 Glossary Plastics

PET: Polyethylene Terephthalate - commonly used to make APET: Amorphous PET – commonly used for lids, salad trays and bottles and other containers. other packaging that need to show the product.

CEFLEX : A collaborative initiative of a European consortium of PS: Polystyrene – commonly used to make yoghurt pots, foam companies and associations representing flexible packaging. boxes and egg cartons, plastic cutlery, protective packaging for

electronic goods and toys. CPP: Cast Polypropylene – used as a single film or a lamination

sealant material. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride – used in some applications such as

trays and pots. EPS: Expanded Polystyrene – commonly used for used for fish

boxes and packaging for electrical consumer goods. PP: Polypropylene – commonly used for margarine tubs and

microwaveable meal trays. Also produced as fibres and HDPE: High Density Polyethylene – commonly used in fresh milk filaments for carpets, wall coverings and vehicle upholstery. bottles, shampoo and detergent bottles.

rHDPE: Recycled High Density Polyethylene – can be used to LDPE: Low Density Polyethylene – commonly used to make carrier recycle garden furniture, litter bins and pipes. bags, bin liners and packaging films.

rPET: Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate – can be used to PCR: Post Consumer Recyclate – the term used to describe where make many new products, including new plastic bottles, plastic packaging contains recycled plastic clothing, fibrefill, industrial strapping, sheet and film and

automotive parts. PE: Polyethylene – the most common plastic. Can be high or low density – see HDPE and LDPE.

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ATL: Above The Line - communication to build brand and inform the customers about the product.

DRS: Deposit Return Scheme – where the cost of the deposit is added to the price of the packaging included in the scheme when they are purchased. The deposit would be redeemed when consumers return their empty packaging to a designated return point.

NPD: New Product Development - covers the complete process of bringing a new product to market.

OPRL: The On-Pack Recycling Label - a consistent recycling message for use on both retailer private label and brand-owner packaging.

POS: Point Of Sale - the time and place where a retail transaction is completed.

SKU: Stock Keeping Unit - a number assigned to a product by a retail store to identify the price, product options and manufacturer of the merchandise.

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WRAP’s vision is a world in which resources are used sustainably.

Our mission is to accelerate the move to a sustainable resource-efficient economy through re-inventing how we design, produce and sell products; re-thinking how we use and consume products; and re-defining what is possible through reuse and recycling. wrap.org.uk/ukplasticspact [email protected] The UK Plastics Pact is led by WRAP with the support of the Ellen MacArthur @WRAP_UK Foundation. The UK Plastics Pact was co-created by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WRAP to accelerate the transition to a circular economy for plastics in the UK and is one of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s national and regional implementation initiatives around the world. The opinions expressed, and materials made available, by WRAP or EMF or The UK Plastics Pact signatories do not necessarily reflect the views of the other parties who are not responsible for the same.

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