Spinneys supermarket chain has teamed up with UAE manufacturer of sustainable packaging products Hotpack Global to launch post-consumer recycled shopping bags.
This move makes the retailer the first in the country to embrace the initiative to provide shopping bags of this kind to its customers as part of its sustainability efforts.
CEO of Spinneys, Sunil Kumar, said: “We are excited to partner with Hotpack Global and be the first retailer to introduce PCR shopping bags as part of our sustainable initiative.
“We are actively contributing to the reduction of plastic waste and promoting a circular economy. This collaboration aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility and offers our customers a convenient and eco-friendly shopping experience. We applaud Hotpack’s dedication to producing sustainable packaging solutions and look forward to continuing our partnership in driving positive change within the retail industry.”
Hotpack Global is the largest producer of food packaging goods in the Middle East with a portfolio of more than 4,000 products. The company has a workforce of 3,500 employees and markets its goods to over 106 countries around the world. The manufacturer operates in the Mea region, the UK, the US, India and Malaysia.
The group managing director of Hotpack Global, Abdul Jebbar PB, said: “We are proud to partner with Spinneys, a company that shares our vision for a sustainable future.
“Together, we are taking a leap forward in the retail industry by introducing PCR shopping bags that are not only environmentally friendly but also offer superior functionality. Hotpack remains committed to driving positive change and making a lasting impact on the global packaging landscape.”
