Recyclable packaging blow for supermarkets
Supermarkets have been delivered a stark warning concerning their lack of recyclable packaging by the Local Government Association (LGA).
However, those in packaging sales jobs and business development manager roles are already considering green alternatives to standard packaging, such as cartons for wine.
According to the Berrys' Future of Wine report, wine could soon be shipped over in bulk and repackaged in plastic or cardboard cartons to "reduce environmental emissions".
LGA figures suggest that 38 per cent of packaging in supermarkets cannot be recycled, with Lidl and Marks & Spencer the worst offenders.
Environment minister Joan Ruddock noted that an agreement to reduce packaging waste by the end of the year has already been agreed with retailers, which could impact on those in packaging sales jobs.
She told the Independent: "Producers' obligations have already increased packaging recovery from just 27 per cent in 1998 to 59 per cent last year."
Meanwhile, several wine brands, including Banrock Station, have already begun experimenting with carton packaging in the UK.
Aaron Wallis are a packaging sales recruitment specialist. For sales jobs in either packaging consumables or packaging equipment visit www.aaronwallis.co.uk.
Filed: 29-05-2008
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