Wrigley says so long to foil wrappers for iconic brands

Among the first to use foil wrappers for its chewing gum, Wrigley makes a switch to paper for five brands to save 850 tons of aluminum per year.

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Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has announced plans to replace the foil wrappers for five of its most popular chewing gum brands with a paper alternative, The Chicago Sun-Times reports. The company was among the first to use the aluminum-based packaging for stick gum nearly 100 years ago.

Wrigley says the switch is expected to save nearly 850 tons of aluminum per year, keeping the equivalent of 60 million cans out of landfills annually. The cost of the paper packaging versus foil is said to be 13% less, while providing the same shelf life and barrier properties.

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