The supermarket chain is the first major U.S. retailer to eliminate plastic grocery bags.
Next time you go shopping at your local ALDI, you may want to remember to bring your reusable bags. The supermarket chain has completely phased out plastic bags across all of its stores in the United States.
This decision makes ALDI the first major U.S. retailer to completely eliminate plastic grocery bags, preventing nearly 4,400 tons of plastic from entering circulation each year. This move not only benefits the environment but also aligns with ALDI’s commitment to offering affordable and eco-friendly shopping options.
ALDI’s move toward environmental sustainability works to cause the least amount of harm to our planet. Recycling, composting, and using less plastic are all examples of environmental sustainability.
ALDI does have cloth bags available for purchase at stores. Those will continue to be sold to customers who forgot their reusable bags.
Other stores that have wiped out plastic shopping bags include Walmart in Connecticut, New York, and parts of Colorado; Stop & Shop in its northeast stores; and Wegmans companywide.
Along with removing plastic bags from their stores, ALDI also unveiled a goal to transition to natural refrigerants across all U.S. stores before the end of 2035. As ALDI continues to grow, natural refrigerants will keep its products fresh while supporting a healthier planet.
ALDI is already using environmentally friendly refrigerants in more than 600 stores. This helps the supermarket chain save nearly 60% of potential carbon emissions each year.
“As one of America’s fastest-growing retailers, we take our responsibility to lead the industry in sustainability seriously, so our customers don’t have to choose between shopping responsibly and saving money,” said Jason Hart, CEO of ALDI.
He believes that eliminating plastic shopping bags from stores and transitioning to environmentally friendly refrigerant systems not only helps protect the environment but also helps to reduce costs. These savings are then passed onto ALDI’s customers.
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