Aldi announces 'meaningful change' for shoppers who buy butter

Aldi has changed how it sells butter as it rolls out new recyclable packaging. This will be used on two of its own-label butter lines in a first for UK supermarkets, Aldi - which is rivalled by the likes of Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and more - has said.

From next month, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket will replace the current non-recyclable packaging on block butter with a paper-based alternative wrap which can be recycled at home. The change will roll out on its Specially Selected West Country and Yorkshire block butter, helping to remove more than 10 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation each year.

Aldi also recently replaced the outer plastic wrap for its Everyday Essentials cheese singles with a new paper packaging. This change eliminated a further 23 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Luke Emery, Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, said: “We are committed to minimising plastic packaging at Aldi, and we are constantly exploring ways in which we can make a meaningful change to our products.

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“Through the introduction of these new recyclable packaging innovations, we hope to help customers reduce plastic use when shopping for everyday items at Aldi.” It comes on the same day it was announced Aldi is launching Taylor Swift friendship bracelet kits in the run up to her record-breaking Eras Tour.

The £3.99 packs will be giving concert goers the perfect accessory to swap with other fans on the night. The pakcs are available in stores from 16 May. The Make Your Own Accessories Kits are available in a variety of options, from brightly coloured beads to letters, each complete with elastic to allow you to craft meaningful messages and create gorgeous accessories ahead of the big night.

Fans can let their connections grow or even find their own Travis in the crowds by swapping their handmade accessories throughout the evening.