Pepsi rolls out paper multipack bags of Walkers Baked
PepsiCo-owned Walkers is rolling out new paper multipacks across its Walkers Baked range in the UK. Based on the average amount of Walkers Baked 6-pack multipacks produced in 2020-222, the company estimates the move will reduce its use of virgin plastic on outer packaging by 180 tonnes per year.
The paper outer back can be widely recycled in home recycling bins alongside other paper packaging, which is collected at kerbside.
The decision to roll out its paper multipacks comes after have received positive feedback from a trial at Tesco stores earlier this year. "We are constantly innovating new ways to remove virgin plastic in our packaging,” said Gareth Callan, Sustainable Packaging Lead at PepsiCo UK and Ireland. “It’s exciting to see our successful trial of this paper pack lead to a nationwide roll-out. At this scale, the new packaging will deliver a huge reduction in virgin plastic, while also helping to lower our carbon footprint.”
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