As more plastic, paper and cardboard ends up in our rivers, oceans and landfill, people are looking at ways that they can cut back on packaging. How can shoppers achieve this and what is the grocery industry doing about it?
Laura is the PR officer for WRAP (Waste Resources and Action Programme), a charity that works with businesses, governments and communities to deliver solutions to improve resource efficiency. Prior to this role, Laura has worked for The British Horse Society, the Zoological Society of London and the NSPCC.
Izzy launched No Plastic Shop in January 2018 after wanting to reduce her own plastic waste, but finding it difficult sourcing products. Izzy loves surfing and wild swimming, and also works as a digital marketing consultant.
Jo Peters spent 20 years in international agencies working for brands such as Nike and Playstation. Having set up her trend consultancy, Jo volunteered with Samaritans. In 2020, she trained as a coach with the Co-Active Training Institute, helping clients make positive changes in their professional and personal lives. Jo recently studied with Climate Change Coaches, partnering with those wanting to take action on this vital systemic issue. Together with writing on consumer trends and design, Jo loves the big outdoors, from the beach in Shoreham-by-Sea where she lives to MTB on the South Downs.