Aldi UK removes plastic packaging from wooden toy range

Good News Notes: “The UK branch of discount supermarket chain Aldi has eliminated plastic packaging from its entire wooden toy range as part of its sustainability efforts. The retailer’s Specialbuy range, launched on 31 October, includes 26 different items such as wooden medical carts and pirate ships. Aldi’s wooden toy range was originally launched in…

Trek’s updated bike packaging saves 433,000 pounds of plastic

Good News Notes: “Trek Bicycle announced its first-year results from incorporating lower-impact and recyclable materials in its bike packaging. Targeting plastic waste, Trek said it removed 433,600 pounds of plastic from bike boxes and Bontrager accessory packaging. The goal is to make all bike boxes from Trek, Electra, and Diamant 100% recyclable and all packaging…