Efforts to address “problematic” materials used in its products include transitioning from single-pack polystyrene shippers to a 100% cardboard packaging material that has been designed to have the same thermal properties.
Survey found that recyclable carton packaging solutions are the preferred option for many consumers, with over half of respondents favoring this material due to its ease of recycling.
The bottles have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack.
Reducing the use of plastic remains high on the agenda for investment, with biodegradable material and organic material cited as those with the most potential when it comes to exploring new packaging media.
Annual sustainability report shows gains in the use of recyclable content as well as double-digit decreases in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dow’s ELITE™ AT high performance PE resins provide gas barrier performance comparable to traditional e-commerce packaging, allowing nylon to be removed from the formulation to create an all-PE mono material structure.
