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    Another big supermarket wants to phase out single-use plastic!

    • Last Update: 2022-08-21
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Giant Eagle has announced that by 2025 it will phase out the use of single-use plastics in all its operations, including plastic bags, straws, single-use food containers and bottled beverages


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    Giant Eagle will roll out short-term specific target actions in the coming months


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    In Pittsburgh, a six-month pilot program will begin at Giant Eagle's Waterworks Market District store


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    "When my great-grandfather and four other founders started Giant Eagle nearly 90 years ago, they wanted to improve the lives of our community,


    " Giant Eagle CEO and President Laura Shapira Karet said in a statement
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    In addition to the pilot program, Giant Eagle plans to phase out its plastic bags from all Pittsburgh stores over the next few months


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    "I applaud Giant Eagle's commitment to phase out single-use plastic by 2025, a significant step forward in addressing the waste and recycling quality challenges Pittsburgh faces," Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said in a statement


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