There is a counter-argument for some of this packaging, particularly when it comes to cucumbers. The hon. Gentleman will find people who say that if we are trying to address food waste, such packaging is the way to keep cucumbers fresh. However, the Select Committee had a really interesting session with people who are developing alternatives, and the seaweed-based alternatives in particular were absolutely fascinating. Perhaps that is the route to go down.
Plastic Food and Drink Packaging
Proceeding contribution from
Kerry McCarthy
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 24 October 2019.
It occurred during Debates on select committee report on Plastic Food and Drink Packaging.
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