Planters peanuts switches to plastic packaging
Planters peanuts switches to plastic packaging
A blog from Sustainable is Good reports that in fall 2011, Kraft Foods’ Planters brand has launched new plastic packaging for all of its Dry Roasted Peanut Products as part of its sustainable brand initiative.
The new plastic package is 100% recyclable, is BPA-free, and uses 84% less packaging material than the former glass jar by weight. Planters says the change from glass to plastic will result in an estimated 25% reduction in trucks on the road to transport the products.
Combined with other efforts, Planters says it has conserved 5.6 million pounds of packaging and shipping materials. The company notes that it will continue to invest in greening its facilities through energy and water conservation, as well as waste reduction.
Source : www.packworld.com
Flexible packaging is becoming popular across different product categories such as beverages, home care, beauty and personal care, pet care and various other consumer goods categories. This is because products in flexible packaging are lighter and easier to carry, convenient to use and are often cost effective options compared to other packaging types such as metal, glass and plastic. Sachets and small flexible packaging are making inroads into the rural areas as well not only restricted to the large cities in India. Uflex is India’s largest and fastest-growing flexible packaging company which aims to cater to urban and rural area alike.