Swiss supermarkets implement mandatory produce bag selection system

New sustainability initiative requires customers to actively choose packaging options when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables

Swiss supermarkets have implemented a mandatory bag selection system for weighing produce
The change was mandated by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS)
The system deducts the weight of the bag from the total weight of produce
The change results in minimal cost savings for consumers

2 grams

Average weight deduction for produce bags

few cents

Cost savings per purchase

"The move might be more accurate but it isn't more ecological"
— Article analysis

New Weighing System Implementation

Swiss supermarkets have implemented a mandatory bag selection system for weighing produce
The change was mandated by Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS)
The system deducts the weight of the bag from the total weight of produce
The change results in minimal cost savings for consumers

2 grams

Average weight deduction for produce bags

few cents

Cost savings per purchase

"The move might be more accurate but it isn't more ecological"
— Article analysis