Mar 9, 2020
Pepsi is exploring different strategies in order to meet its commitment to sustainability. Not only has the beverage and snack giant said it will convert all packaging to recyclable, compostable or biodegradable formats within five years, but it plans to reduce 35% of virgin plastic in its beverage packaging by 2025.
Hence, PepsiCo is trying recyclable molded pulp rings on its soda cans to replace plastic ones. In addition, the molded pulp rings can be composted and are biodegradable in a commercial system.
According to Pepsi, it will help the company achieve its goal of making all packaging recyclable, compostable or biodegradable by 2025. Functionality, durability and environmental performance of packaging options are being considered now rather than the cost, although that will be one of many factors assessed once solutions are identified.
PepsiCo has made changes to some of its other packaging, too. It announced in 2019 that it would test aluminum cans for Aquafina water products in some retail locations this year. The company also said it would switch its bubbly sparkling water brand from a mix of cans and plastic bottles to all cans and move its Lifewtr bottled water products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.