the programme highlighted the damage to sealife<\/a> from plastic waste.<\/p>\n“People… are opting for returnable glass bottles which are better for the environment,” he said.<\/p>\n
Wales currently boasts the highest recycling rates in the UK and the Welsh Government is considering a disposable plastic tax.<\/p>\n
Mr Cross conceded while mainly older people welcomed the return of glass bottles, others thought using the local milkman was too expensive.<\/p>\n
Jon Chapman, who lives in Cathays is one of those concerned about the cost, saying although “it’s probably better to get it out of a glass bottle than plastic, I wouldn’t pay that extra money.”<\/p>\n
Mr Chapman thinks the responsibility should fall to the supermarkets to tackle single-use plastic and added “it should be subsidised” instead of pushing further costs onto the consumer.<\/p>\n
Mr Cross would like people like Mr Chapman to rethink, pointing out: “Obviously, there’s an extra cost involved but you have to weigh the pros and cons. You have to think about the future generation.”<\/p>\n
One of Mr Cross’s customers says having milk delivered is “easier and nicer”. David Clubb lives in Canton and hasn’t bought milk from the supermarket in four years. He said: “if you’re getting milk from your local milkman, you’re recycling, cutting back on plastic and supporting a local business. It’s much better by far.”<\/p>\n
Cross’s Dairies still face competition from the supermarkets and Mr Clubb says “supermarkets are undercutting local milkmen.”<\/p>\n
“Although supermarkets are cheaper, they squeeze out the local milkman. Yes, our milk is dearer, but consider the fact its a local business and we are more environmentally friendly.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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