The Nestlé Smarties bar has undergone a packaging overhaul in the UK to help make it more stainable and encourage consumers to recycle it after consumption. The bar is now packaged in 100% paper, which is produced on high-speed production lines that were previously used for creating laminate or plastic packaging. The packaging comes as part of the brand's shift towards more sustainable packaging solutions and is a big step towards reducing the production of single-use plastics for food products.
Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK and Ireland Richard Watson spoke on the new Nestlé Smarties bar paper packaging saying, "At Nestlé, we have committed to making 100% of our packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. But we know we need to go further – and we are looking at a range of more sustainable packaging solutions for our confectionery products that can have an impact now. Moving the Smarties confectionery range to paper is one demonstration of this intent, and we are very pleased to introduce the Smarties sharing block in a fully recyclable paper wrapper."
Recyclable Chocolate Packaging
The Nestlé Smarties Bar is Now Wrapped in Paper in the UK
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - The shift towards more sustainable packaging solutions offers opportunities to create eco-friendly packaging for various industries.
2. Recyclable Packaging - The demand for recyclable and biodegradable packaging encourages innovation in creating packaging that is easily recyclable or able to break down naturally.
3. Paper-based Packaging - The use of paper-based packaging as an alternative to plastic helps to reduce the production of single-use plastics for food products while promoting the use of renewable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging Industry - The food packaging industry can benefit from developing and implementing more sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions that reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship.
2. Confectionery Industry - The confectionery industry can capitalize on trends towards sustainable and recyclable packaging by developing eco-friendly packaging alternatives that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
3. Paper Manufacturing Industry - The use of paper-based packaging presents opportunities for the paper manufacturing industry to expand their offerings and meet the demand for eco-friendly packaging materials.