Philips Appliances in Recycled Paper Packs, Walkers Paper Outer Bags for Multipacks, Aldi U.K. Plastic-Free Beer Multipacks

Walkers says its new paper outer bags for multipacks will reduce its use of virgin plastic by 180 metric tons a year.ThePackHubWalkers Moves to Paper Outer Bags for Multipacks

Walkers, part of PepsiCo UK and Ireland, has announced that after a successful trial in 800 stores in Tesco earlier this year, it will move to a paper outer bag for its chip and snack multipacks. The chip brand claims that the move will reduce its use of virgin plastic by 180 metric tons a year. According to Walkers, the paper bag can be widely recycled in home recycling bins. Products moving to the new paper format include French Fries, Monster Munch, Quavers and the Walkers Baked range. A spokesperson for Walkers said that they are constantly innovating new ways to remove virgin plastic in their packaging. The company is said to be excited to see the successful trial of this paper pack lead to a nationwide roll-out. They said that the new packaging would deliver a huge reduction in virgin plastic while also helping to lower the company’s carbon footprint.

Walkers' switch to paper bags for multipacks furthers the brand's trend toward paper packaging, after it switched to paperboard carton 22- and 24-bag multipacks in 2023.

Aldi U.K.'s new board collars for beer and cider multipacks can be recycled at home with other board and paper items.ThePackHubAldi U.K. Switches to Board for Beer Multipacks

Aldi U.K. has announced that it is to remove all plastic from its own-brand four-pack beer and cider products. The discounter is to replace all plastic shrink wrap and rings used on its own-brand beer and cider packs with solid board collars. Aldi says that the move will eliminate around 95 metric tons of plastic per annum. Aldi says that the packaging can be recycled at home with other paper and board items. The move comes as part of the retailer’s continued efforts to minimize its overall environmental impact by developing sustainable packaging for its own-label products across the UK. A spokesperson for Aldi said that minimizing plastic waste is important to both Aldi and its customers, and said that the company is always looking for ways to adapt its packaging. They also said that moving their beer and cider to cardboard packaging was another step in its fight against unwanted plastic.

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages also switched from plastic rings to paperboard carriers for its bottled beverage multipacks.

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