Aldi and Ocado trials prove reuse systems can outperform single-use plastic

Aldi and Ocado trials prove reuse systems can outperform single-use plastic

Trials by Aldi and Ocado, run under the Refill Coalition led by GoUnpackaged, have shown that reusable packaging systems can not only meet but exceed expectations—achieving up to 57% in-store refill rates and an impressive 86% return rate for reusable containers, even without deposit schemes. According to an independent life cycle analysis, the reusable vessels outperform single-use plastic after just two reuse cycles. Aldi trialled in-store ref…