I want Tesco's packaging overhaul to plug into a new national framework | Dave Lewis

CEO says retailer has recycling targets for itself and its suppliers but wider collaboration is needed

• Tesco promises to ban brands that use excessive packaging

It’s almost two years since the television series Blue Planet II ignited a long overdue debate which captured the nation’s attention, pricked our collective conscience and brought a focus to tackling the problem of plastic. The proliferation of plastic in society remains a challenge, and something everyone involved in the consumer goods industry must tackle. But plastic is part of a bigger packaging conundrum, one that we need to address in full.

And as we move into the second phase of our packaging plan, that’s what we are trying to do.

We’re also exploring new technologies to make sure things like film lids and pouches can be recycled