# Recyclable Soup Packaging The Mug Shot Range Now Comes in 100% Recyclable Packaging By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-shot-range References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/recyclable-packaging-introduced-for-mug-shot-range/663381.article) & [symingtons](https://symingtons.com)  The Mug Shot range is being updated by [Symington's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greiner-k3-r100) in the UK to help make the soup product lineup a little more eco-friendly and reduce the amount of waste created by the brand. The packaging update will see the sachets made with [100% recyclable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yop-bottles) to encourage consumers to recycle it after use. The new packaging design is reported by the brand to help reduce the amount of plastic waste it contributes towards by 37-tonnes. Brand Manager Emma Boyle spoke on the packaging updates for the Mug Shot range saying, "We’re really excited to announce the mass rollout of the new 100% recyclable Mug Shot sachet, and to be the first [instant hot snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-kitchen-plus-range) to offer this to consumers. We understand that a lot of people will be looking at how they become more sustainable in their day-to-day lives, especially when thinking about their New Year’s resolutions in January. We want to help our customers to reach their goals and recycle more of their household packaging. We’ve also made sure that none of Mug Shot’s taste or quality has been compromised when developing this change. Inside you’ll still find the same delicious flavours with the same health credentials you would expect of the Mug Shot brand.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to develop and use more 100% recyclable materials in product packaging to make their products more eco-friendly and reduce plastic waste. - **Sustainable Product Initiatives:** Opportunity for companies to create or update product lines with sustainability in mind to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Consumer Demand for Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for companies to respond to the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products by prioritizing sustainable practices in their operations and product offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to prioritize sustainability in their packaging and product offerings to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Opportunity for consumer packaged goods companies to develop 100% recyclable packaging and to create or update product lines with sustainability in mind. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to prioritize sustainable and eco-friendly products in their inventory and to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recyclable Noodle Pot Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-noodle-pot.md) - [Recyclable Cereal Packaging Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greiner-k3-r100.md) - [Paper-Made Porridge Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quaker-porridge-pots.md) - [Recyclable Oat Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mornflake.md) - [Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-cup-packaging.md) - [Sustainable Cereal Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-recyclable-packaging.md) - [Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pot-design.md) - [Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-coffee-packaging.md) - [Recyclable Pet Food Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-pet-food-pouches.md)