CINCINNATI — Kroger has made the decision to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025 as part of its zero waste commitment.
The company plans to transition to reusable bags.
"As part of our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste commitment, we are phasing out use-once, throw-it-away plastic bags and transitioning to reusable bags in our stores by 2025," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "It's a bold move that will better protect our planet for future generations."
Some estimates suggest that 100 billion single-use plastic bags are thrown away in the United States every year.
Kroger also made the plan to divert 90 percent of waste from landfills by 2020.
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