Wednesday 25 March 2020

Mondelēz International joins two schemes to bin plastic waste for good

Confectionary giant Mondelēz International has joined two initiatives to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

Mondelēz International is now a signatory of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, as well as a participant in the New Plastics Economy Initiative, and a member of the UK Plastics Pact.

The initiatives work to address plastic waste and pollution at its source by moving toward a more circular economy - Mondelēz International hopes the moves will accelerate progress towards its 2025 packaging innovation targets, which aim to ensure 100% of packaging is designed to be recycled, contains on-pack recycling information and contributes to the company’s commitment to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Currently, 93% of the company’s total packaging is designed to be recycled.

The firm said: "Joining these initiatives furthers Mondelēz International’s 2025 sustainability goals which are focused on making snacks with less energy, water and waste.

"These goals are designed to address climate change in a meaningful way and are based on an end-to-end, science-based approach to reducing the company’s carbon footprint, including reducing absolute carbon dioxide emissions from manufacturing and addressing deforestation in key raw material supply chains."