Britain's biggest grocer Tesco has announced the exciting rollout out of "soft plastic recycling points" to 171 stores. It plans to launch it nationwide afterwards, having established the points across the south west of England. According to Tesco, it will mark the UK's first network of collection points of this size dedicated to soft plastic collection. Most councils don't collect soft plastic from homes for recycling and it therefore often goes to landfill. Shoppers can use it to get rid of cling film, pet food pouches and crisp packets. The goods will be sent for recycling where it is washed, sorted and processed before being turned into new packaging. It will be used into pack items such as food, household and beauty products. Tesco's Director of Quality, Sarah Bradbury, said: "It is an absolute priority to remove and reduce as much plastic as possible and ensure everything we use is recycled and kept out of the environment.