Joe Lycett reveals Steph’s Packed Lunch walk-off worked as Yop pledges to stop using white plastic in 2022
Comedian made headlines after seemingly storming off Channel 4 show last month
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Joe Lycett has revealed that drinks company Yop are changing their bottles following his Steph’s Packed Lunch walk-off stunt.
Last month, the stand-up comedian made headlines after he appeared to storm out of the Channel 4 chat show.
During his appearance, Lycett mentioned that he had given up bringing single-use white plastic into his home as it was harder to recycle.
However, after presenter Steph McGovern pointed out an empty bottle of Yop, which is made of the substance, in a photo shown of him on the screen, a seemingly angry Lycett was seen removing his microphone and storming off the screen.
Lycett later confirmed that the moment had been planned to make a point about recycling, calling on Yop to stop using white PET plastic.
On Monday (16 August), the comic updated fans once more as he celebrated the news that Yop had committed to changing from white to clear plastic in 2022.
“You may remember a few weeks ago I walked off Channel 4 daytime show Steph’s Packed Lunch to get people talking about white and coloured PET plastic, which is much harder to recycle than clear PET plastic,” he wrote.
“Specifically I wanted yoghurt drink Yop! to change their bottle from white PET plastic to clear PET plastic. Over the following 48 hours my stunt made all the tabloids, was one of the most read stories on BBC News and trended on twitter.”
Lycett continued: “Well I am beyond delighted to announce that following my stunt Yop! have now committed to changing their bottle to clear PET plastic in 2022 and are aiming for it to be made with recycled plastic. The world – or at least the world of chilled yogurt drinks – has been changed for the better.”
Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days
New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled
Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days
New subscribers only. £8.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled
He then thanked McGovern for her help and the owners of Yop for “doing the right thing”.
The stunt will be explored in more depth on the new series of Lycett’s consumer affairs programme Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back.
Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back returns Thursday at 8pm on Channel 4
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments