Nestlé stocks up on paper cans

Sonoco's new recyclable, 95 per cent paper-based can has been adopted for Nestlé coffee products in the UK and Europe.

The new can sees the conventional metal bottom replaced with a fibre-based bottom, making the entire can-body fully-recyclable across households in the UK and mainland Europe.

Moreover, the recyclable paper can-body not only offers practical benefits such as lightweight design for easy handling and transportation, but it also plays a crucial role in protecting the product while having the same level of high barrier properties as the traditional metal-end can.

According to the company, this innovative packaging solution is making a positive contribution to reducing packaging waste, and also provides the same level of durability and functionality as its traditional packaging.

“We are proud to have contributed to this latest innovation in the coffee market – a new recyclable paper-end can with medium to high barrier properties,” said Sean Cairns, president of Global RPC at Sonoco.

“This solution reflects an important step towards more sustainable packaging. We hope that the success of this project will inspire other companies and brands to embrace more sustainable packaging solutions.”

The new can will form part of Sonoco's EnviroCan Paper Bottom range.