Longo's really bothers me.
I saw "Mrs.Longo" on Breakfast Television one morning talking about how socially responsible the company is, their commitment to the environment by recycling plastic bags etc etc etc. The same day I go to pick up something to eat for lunch and I notice that there is no longer any biodegradable paper takeout boxes at the salad bar. Instead, there is only the molded plastic NOT RECYCLABLE takeout containers.
I ask for the bio option, they are out of stock. I email customer service and ask why with all this commitment to environmental concerns etc, why would such a large retailer even use non-recyclable takeout containers? Then I ask if possibly the issue is customer education. Can they put a sign at the biodegradable containers? Maybe people are unaware that the other choice is not even recyclable.
I get some email back about Longo's moving towards all corn based plastics with no definitive date.. and no answer to my follow up email.
This is a grocery store that Styrofoams and shrink wraps a bunch of bananas. Everything is in plastic clamshell. The amount of waste is mind numbing.
Its such a shame, honestly. The thousands of tonnes of these containers going into the landfill a year. A company like Longo's could actually us their position in the market to do some good, rather than just claiming they are for PR.
Plus a salad is $14. (see first review) REALLY? Not a Fan.