On-the-go plastic-free straw ‘first’ picked up by Nestlé
Packaging supplier SIG has claimed an industry first with the launch of a sustainable, plastic-free straw for its on-the-go soft drink cartons.
Already in use by Nestlé, the new straw is made of paperboard from Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests and other controlled sources, while its wrapper is designed to reduce litter by remaining attached to the pack to be recycled along with the rest of the carton
It is the latest of SIG’s efforts to use more renewable materials – as part of its Way Beyond Good sustainability initiative. The packaging supplier continued to invest in “new ways to apply this alternative straw solution to a wider variety of packaging formats” it said.
SIG has seen “an opportunity to address concerns about marine litter and offer added value to our customers by helping them meet consumer and regulatory demand to scrap plastic
“We are committed to improving the environmental performance of our packaging and addressing the critical issue of single-use plastics is an important part of that,” said Michael Schwan, Nestlé manufacturing manager RTD – dairy strategic business unit.



