# Reusable Produce Bag Initiatives Lidl Has Introduced Reusable Produce Bags to Curb Plastic Waste By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-08-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-produce-bags References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/lidl-introduces-reusable-bags-fruit-veg-08-08-2019/) & [lidl](https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/index.htm) Plastic bags have become a mainstay in the produce aisles of many grocery stores, which is something that UK grocery store brand Lidl aims to change with a new offering of reusable produce bags. Priced at 69p per pair, the bags are intended to eliminate the need for single-use plastic bags when picking up fresh fruits and vegetables from the store. This comes as part of the brand's commitment to cut plastic packaging by 20% by 2022 and even shift its own product packaging towards reusable, recyclable, renewable or refillable alternatives by 2025. Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at [Lidl GB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-mince-packaging) Georgina Hall spoke on the new reusable produce bags saying, "We have made changes – big and small – over the years to help contribute to this. Today’s announcement is the next step, and one we hope will help customers shift to a truly reusable option.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reusable Bags for Produce:** Creating durable and reusable bags specifically designed for produce shopping. - **Plastic Waste Reduction:** Implementing initiatives to reduce the use of single-use plastic in grocery stores. - **Shift to Sustainable Packaging:** Transitioning from plastic packaging to reusable, recyclable, renewable, or refillable alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Grocery Retail:** Introducing reusable produce bags and reducing plastic waste aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable alternatives in the grocery industry. - **Packaging and Printing:** The shift towards sustainable packaging in the grocery industry presents lucrative opportunities for the packaging and printing industry to develop innovative and eco-friendly solutions. - **Environmental Consulting:** Helping grocery stores develop and implement effective strategies to reduce plastic waste and meet sustainability goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Vacuum-Sealed Meat Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-mince-packaging.md) - [Fiber-Rich Grocery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidl-2.md) - [Recycled Private Label Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-bottle.md) - [Refillable Grocery Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dizzie.md) - [Paper-Packaged Porridge Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-essentials-porridge-oats.md) - [Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-sustainable-packaging.md) - [Reusable Storage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-storage-bag.md) - [Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-x-lulu-guinness-tote.md) - [Vegan Product-Promoting Supermarket Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarket-campaigns.md)