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SINGLE USE PLASTIC CHECK-LIST

This summer Greenpeace is releasing our first ever plastics supermarket ranking! We've asked 20 large grocery retailers to provide details about their current and future plastic usage. The information in the survey you are about to complete is crucial to assessing supermarkets' plastic footprint. Thanks so much for helping us with this important work!

 

Pro Tips

 

  • Photos are the name of the game. Taking a good photo is critical for us to decipher all the details from your visit. We'll give you more details as to what pictures to take throughout the survey.
 
  • Take a series of photos to ensure you capture everything you see, so if someone wasn't in the store with you, they could look at your photos and see clearly what you saw. Please email it to;  plasticfree.us@greenpeace.org with your name and address. 
 
  • You will only be able to upload one photo per question, therefore, to upload the next photo press the blue arrow on the bottom right which will take you to the next question to upload. Due to the upload size limit, it is helpful if the photo focuses on one item. If you cannot upload the photo please email it to;  plasticfree.us@greenpeace.org with your name and address.
 
  • Please visit the produce, deli/cafe, bulk goods and check out areas of your local supermarket to fill out the survey.
 
  • Zoom in
 
  • Signage is important
 
  • Review your photo - take 10 seconds in the store and flip through a couple of photos to confirm they look great
 
  • Take your time
 
  • Fill in your basic info before you start the survey, otherwise, it won't submit.
 
  • We need more information on the following grocery stores. If you have these retailers near your area, we'd like to encourage you to visit them; *if they are not in your area, see question 3 for a list of grocery stores.

    • Giant Eagle

    • Save Mart Companies (Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx)

    • H-E-B Companies ( H-E-B, Mi Tienda, Joes V’s Smart Shop, Central Market)

    • Southeastern Grocers Companies ( Bi-Lo, Harveys, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más)

    • Ahold Delhaize Companies (Ahold Delhaize, Food Lion, Martin’s, Giant, Hannaford, Stop & Shop)

    • Hy-Vee

    • Meijer

    • WinCo
       

  • HAVE FUN!
1. Please provide us with your basic info.


By submitting your mobile number, you are agreeing to receive periodic text messages from Greenpeace. Reply "STOP" to unsubscribe at any time or HELP for info. Message & data rates may apply. *This question is required.
This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.
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3. Please select which store you are visiting today.
Please fill out one survey per store. *This question is required.
5. Start by heading to the produce section. Does the store have plastic-wrapped fruits or veggies? *This question is required.
6. Please check all items that are wrapped in plastic. *Please take pictures, you'll be able to upload one in the next question email the rest to plasticfree.us@greenpeace.org
7. Take a photograph of the produce section to show the items that are wrapped in plastic.
*Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
8. Take an up close photo of one of the items wrapped in plastic. *Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
9. Do you see other items wrapped in plastic? If so, please upload another photo below. If not, feel free to move to the next question. *Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
Take a quick walk around the grocery store! Keep an eye out for whether there's a bulk goods section, a deli section, refill stations, reusable bags for sale, or any signage about plastic. We'll ask you about each of these things in the following questions!
10. Does the store have a bulk goods section?  *A bulk section would include grains, nuts, sugar, beans etc. *This question is required.
11. If yes, what types of containers do they provide or allow for use? Check all that apply.
12. If there is a deli or cafe area, does the store have provide any of the following?  You will be able to upload a photo on the next question.
13. If the store has a cafe area with plastic utensils, please upload a photo of the plastic items and where they are displayed.
*Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
14. Are there any refill stations in the store other than water? i.e. Detergent, soap, etc. if yes, you'll be able to upload a photo on question 15. *This question is required.
15. If the store has refill stations, please upload a photo here.*Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
16. Are there any in-store flyers or is there signage pertaining to plastic or recycling? If yes, you'll be able to upload a photo on question 17. *This question is required.
17.  If the store has any signs pertaining to plastic or recycling, please take a photo up close so we can read it and see where it is placed in the store.  Upload here. *Tip: Take a photo with your phone, then click the 'browse'  button below and upload!
18. Do they have reusable bags for sale? *This question is required.
20. Is there a discount for bringing your own bags? *This question is required.
21. Were the reusable bags easy to find? 
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