Aldi is to replace plastic bags with paper bands on certain bananas for a trial period across selected stores.
The budget supermarket chain said it would make the switch in particular outlets across the North East, Yorkshire, South West, South East and Midlands.
The trial will include Aldi’s Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas and Organic six-pack.
If successful, the change could help remove more than 200 tonnes of plastic packaging per year.
The supermarket is also introducing thinner bags for its onions, and using a paper-based wrap on its Specially Selected West Country and Yorkshire block butter.
Luke Emery, plastics and packaging director at Aldi, said: “We know how important reducing plastic is to our customers, colleagues and the future of the planet.
“We are constantly reviewing ways we can do this, and our latest trial on bananas is another great step on that journey.”
Aldi announced in May that its own-brand gin would be sold in paper bottles.
