K Group adopts new pricing to further reduce the consumption of plastic bags in K-food stores
(WorldNews Finland)

18.04.2018 The consumption of plastic bags among K Group customers has decreased in relative terms over the past year across Finland. To further reduce the consumption of plastics, K Group adopts a new pricing model for K-food stores, in which plastic, paper and biodegradable bags all cost the same. "Our objective is that no K-food store customer chooses a plastic carrier bag just because it is cheaper. From now on, our customers can choose between three same-price bag alternatives at checkout. This way we can help reduce the use of plastics," says Timo Jäske, Sustainability Manager for K Group`s grocery...