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Mars Pet Nutrition adds further plastic reductions across Europe

November 23, 2022 EcoVadis EN


Redesigns on its Sheba, Whiskas, Perfect Fit and Catsan brands has saved, according to Mars, 480 tons of plastic per year. Plastic flow wraps on Shepa and Perfect Fit mini pouches have been replaced with paper sleeves, while Whiskas dry food plastic bags have been replaced carton boxes.

In France, Mars has removed “unnecessary layers of plastic” from secondary packaging for its Catsan brand. All these moves are in addition to the 170 tons of plastic removed from Mars Pet Nutrition packaging in Europe in 2021.

Mars Pet Nutrition has partnered with Carrefour in France to test bulk sales. Consumers are provided with reusable or single-use containers for consecutive pet food re-fills fir Perfect Fit dry cat food, Catisfactions and Whiskas care & treats. The trial takes place at Carrefour’s Montesson hypermarket.

Deri Watkins, regional president at Mars Pet Nutrition Europe said: “Packaging waste is a global problem and does not align with Mars’ vision for a world where the planet is healthy. That’s why we continue to take action to support a circular economy, for a world where packaging materials do not become waste, but ultimately are reused, recycled, or composted. Moving forward, we will continue to transform our business in ways that help protect our environment and care for people and pets by engaging with our trade partners and using our influence to drive change at scale.”


Read the full article at: www.packagingnews.co.uk

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