Tesco has launched the second phase of its Remove, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle plan. The new plans set out four steps that will govern packaging design across all product categories. The sequence is as follows: Remove all non-recyclable and hard to recycle material Where this isn't possible, these materials must be reduced to a minimum, including excess packaging Explore new opportunities to r...

In a bid to stop using plastic carrier bags, Tesco is set to scrap them from its online groceries’ delivery business. Effective from August 2019 The move is set to remove 2,000 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain, which equals to 250 million fewer carrier bags being used each year. As an alternative, the retailer is set to deliver customers’ groceries in reusable trays straight into the...

Tesco is piloting delivery robots, in an attempt to serve its customers by using technology. Four-mile radius Tesco is teaming up with Starship, a US based company that develops autonomous delivery vehicles that can carry goods within a four-mile radius. The trial is being carried out at its Milton Keynes shops where customers are able to place orders via an app. The move aims to improve...