As part of its mission to be a sustainability leader in the restaurant space, Clover Sonoma recently launched a post-consumer recycled (PCR) gallon milk jug. By 2025, the company plans to expand PCR content use across all Clover Sonoma gallon milk jugs, starting with its organic gallon milk line that boasts a 30 percent PCR content. A closed-loop recycling system based on PCR ensures that no new plastic is created or destroyed, but that the plastic is re-used for its intended purpose.
Kristel Corson, Chief Revenue Office, commented on the new launch, stating: “To reach our sustainability goals, packaging innovation is a priority for us as a company. Finding sustainable solutions means taking risks and investing in what’s best for the planet. We are focused on improving our packaging across product lines using reusable, recyclable, renewable, and environmentally conscious resources. We encourage the food industry to join us in this effort.”
What's Driving This Trend
- Post-consumer Recycled (PCR) Packaging
- Companies can invest in utilizing post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials for their packaging to achieve their sustainability goals, and incentive customers to be more eco-friendly.
- Closed-loop Recycling Systems
- Implementing closed-loop recycling systems can help companies reduce their carbon footprint and ultimately achieve cost savings by reusing materials.
- Packaging Innovation
- Investing in innovative and environmentally friendly packaging solutions can provide companies with a competitive edge while also promoting sustainability.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Using sustainable packaging options like post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in the food and beverage industry can reduce plastic waste and further sustainability efforts.
- Packaging Industry
- The packaging industry can develop new innovations in sustainable packaging options such as closed-loop recycling systems to reduce waste and promote sustainability goals.
- Retail Industry
- Retailers can utilize packaging innovations like post-consumer recycled materials to appeal to eco-friendly consumers and reduce their environmental impact.
