Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores

POSTED: AUG 23 2018 05:13AM MST
VIDEO POSTED: AUG 23 2018 07:31AM MST
UPDATED: AUG 23 2018 07:33AM MST


CINCINNATI (AP) - The nation's largest grocery chain will phase out the use of plastic bags in its stores by 2025. Kroger Co. orders about 6 billion bags each year.

The company, based in Cincinnati, operates 2,779 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, serving almost 9 million people daily.

The Kroger Co. Family of Stores include Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Gerbes, King Soopers, Jay C Food Store, Kroger, Owens Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, QFC, Ralphs, Smith's Food and Drug.

Kroger said Thursday that will start at its Seattle chain QFC, where it expects to be plastic-bag free by next year.

There is a broader shift by companies to reduce waste, especially plastic. Disney, Starbucks, Marriott and McDonald's are getting rid of plastic straws.

Dunkin' Donuts is phasing out polystyrene foam cups by 2020.

Ikea plans to eliminate single-use plastic products from its shelves by 2020, including straws.

Online: http://sustainability.kroger.com/planet-zero-waste.html

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