Per Hart, the termination of plastic bag use means there’s one less expense that the company needs to pass down to its customers. Aldi currently has 2,300 locations across the United States.
On social media, many users reacted with amazement at the news, with some stating they never knew Aldi offered plastic bags. Others said they were used to placing their groceries in free cardboard boxes available in store.
Similar action from other retailers
Several years ago, Kroger revealed its own plan to eliminate plastic bag usage by 2025.
Walmart locations based in Colorado, Connecticut, and New York also started initiatives to reduce the use of plastic bags last year. Some states are more inclined than others to go this route amid pending legislation to crack down on unnecessary plastic waste and its adverse impacts on the environment.
Going forward, there’s a real possibility that other retail stores could begin to offer customers eco-friendly bags for their purchases.
