John Lewis trials sustainability schemes at Oxford store

Ban on 5p single-use plastic bags and replacement of bubble wrap with eco-wrap among measuresJohn Lewis has stopped selling 5p single-use plastic carrier bags at its Oxford store as part of a major trial to test and change shoppers’ behaviour.The sustainability initiatives, which were unveiled on Monday, are aimed at encouraging a “reduce, reuse and return” culture among customers and could provide a model for its other shops. Related: Waitrose to stop selling plastic toys in C