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Megan Nisbet

Aldi starts new trial across 53 Welsh stores

Aldi stores have confirmed they are trialling new packaging in 53 branches across Wales.

The Welsh shops will be taking part in the supermarket's trial in a bid to further reduce plastic waste.

It will see the removal of plastic packaging from its 200g bags of Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts and Mixed Nuts.

The plastic-free, paper packaging is being trialled in 53 stores in Wales as part of a wider trial in 230 stores across the UK.

It will remove a total of 50 tonnes of plastic per year from Aldi stores if successful.

Plastics and Packaging Director at Aldi, Richard Gorman, said: "We are committed to reducing plastic packaging wherever possible, while still offering the highest-quality products at unbeatable prices.

Aldi is trialling a new service in 53 stores across Wales (Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)

"This latest trial on wholefood nuts is a further illustration of our commitment to reducing plastic waste."

In July last year, Aldi announced new commitments to halve the volume of plastic packaging it uses by 2025. The commitment will see the supermarket remove 74,000 tonnes of plastic from use over the next five years.

It comes as Aldi CEO Giles Hurley outlines new measures for shoppers due to recent Government guidelines changing.

Tighter restrictions are now in place across the UK as coronavirus cases rise. In a bid to help customers Aldi is encouraging people to use their new Click and Collect service.

You can see which stores in Wales offer Click and Collect here.

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