Marks & Spencer has moved to paper packaging across its men’s essentials range, removing almost 5.5 million units of plastic from its Clothing & Home business over the next 12 months.All of M&S’ men’s socks, as well as men’s woven pyjama sets, and almost 40% of men’s underwear lines are now available in FSC-approved paper packaging with paper hooks, which can be easily recycled at home. Pending successful trials this year, the retailer plans to roll the recyclable paper packaging out more widely to additional products in the men’s essentials range, removing a further 3.5 million units of plastic from the Clothing & Home supply chain.
Reducing plastic packaging is a top priority for M&S and its customers, and the retailer has a leading track record of taking action. In 2023, the retailer successfully trialed paper packaging with paper hooks for men’s and women’s accessories – including hats, gloves and scarves – removing over 4 million units of plastic.The brand is committed to reducing plastic packaging as a key part of its Plan A roadmap to net zero by 2040.