Your purchasing power can be used to engage with suppliers and question your supply chain.
Eighty-five per cent of soft plastics from bags and packaging ends up in landfill.
Source: War on Waste statistics.
Purchasing from local, certified and ethical companies is one of the easiest ways to reduce your environmental footprint and that of your customers.
You could also:
See also: Food and drinks, Waste management
To help you plan for responsible purchasing for your business, we’ve created a template:
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