Food and drink companies pledge to reduce plastic pollution

Multinational food and beverage companies are among 250 businesses, governments and other organisations that have joined the New Plastic Economy Global Commitment.

The Commitment which is led by Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with UN Environment, pledges to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging by eliminating problematic or unnecessary packaging and a move from single-use to reuse packaging models.

Signatories have also agreed to ensure 100% of plastic packaging can be easily and safely reused, recycled or composted by 2025.

Businesses will publish annual data on their progress. Targets, to be reviewed every 18 months, will become increasingly ambitious over the coming years.

Source: Food Manufacture