Guide to recycling

Apple crumbles

Traditionally, we've covered up our packs with full cartons - but just by changing to a sleeve, we can cut down on packaging.

On these apple crumbles, we managed to make the tray that holds the crumble lighter, too. Altogether, we cut down the weight by 70%, which is a real success.

Apple crumble before

Above: before.

Apple crumble after

Above: after.

Widely Recycled

Widely Recycled

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Not Currently Recyclable

Not Currently Recyclable

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Check Local Recycling

Check Local Recycling

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An interview with Dr Helene Roberts, Head of Food Packaging

Head of Food Packaging, Dr Helene Roberts, talks about the progress M&S are making on food packaging

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