Nestle recently opened its own packaging research institute: Institute of Packaging Sciences. As far as we know, it is the first company in the food industry to have such an institute.
Nestlé will use the research centre to bring more functional, safe and eco-friendly packaging solutions to market while reducing plastic packaging waste. Inaugurating the institute on 12 September, Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said, "Our vision is a world where none of our packaging ends up as waste or in a landfill. To achieve this, we are introducing reusable packaging solutions and pioneering eco-friendly packaging materials. Moreover, we support the development of local recycling infrastructure and deposit systems to help shape a waste-free world. The Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences enables us to create a strong pipeline of sustainable packaging solutions for Nestlé products for businesses and markets."
More environmentally friendly
The Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences focuses on a number of science and technology areas, such as refillable or reusable packaging, simplified packaging materials, recycled packaging materials, high-quality sealing papers and bio-based, compostable and biodegradable materials. Stefan Palzer, CTO of Nestlé: "Reducing plastic waste and mitigating the effects of climate change through advanced technology and product designs are a priority for us. Nestlé experts develop and test new eco-friendly packaging materials and systems together with our development centres, suppliers, research institutes and start-ups. Based at our Nestlé Research facilities in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Institute also leverages our existing research capabilities in food safety, analysis and food science."
Sander Defruyt, New Plastics Economy Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, said of the inauguration, "Nestlé was one of the first companies to sign the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and set concrete targets to eliminate plastic waste and pollution at source. It is great to see that the world's largest consumer goods company is now increasing its research focus and capacity to deliver on these ambitions."
Nestlé previously came up with new packaging solutions. For instance, the company developed products in recyclable paper packaging such as the Nesquik All Natural cocoa powder and the YES! responsible snacks in less than 12 months.
The institute is part of the fundamental research entity Nestlé Research in Switzerland.
Source : Nestlé.
