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Mars and Nestlé have announced a partnership with packaging solutions company Citeo, energy giant Total and recycling technology provider recycling Technologies to develop an industrial-scale chemical recycling process for plastic packaging in France
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These companies have joined forces to research and develop recycling solutions for multi-layer food-grade packaging, starting from all stages of the plastic packaging value chain
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“We are delighted to join this cross-value chain consortium to find the right way to recycle plastic flexible packaging,
” said Kate Wylie, global vice president of Mars Sustainability
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“Identifying and investing in the right waste management system is a key part of tackling the waste plastic problem
.
Plastic Commitment
Plastics Commitment Plastics Commitment Plastics CommitmentMars' circular packaging plan includes 100% of plastic packaging being reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025
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In terms of alternative materials, Nestlé will launch paper bags and boxes for its Nesquik brand chocolate powder and Smarties brand smart beans by the end of 2019
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Nestlé has also invested in PureCycle, a U.
S.
-based recycling innovation that aims to improve the quality of recycled plastic, and Carbios, a French green chemical company
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Nestlé's biodegradable and recyclable water bottles are also planned, but Nestlé has yet to set a time frame for bringing this innovative product to market
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Nestlé is also working with Procter & Gamble (P&G) on the development of innovative plastics in an attempt to bring to market an emerging technology that can restore recycled plastic to "near-new" quality
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Developed by American recycling innovation company PureCycle, the technology applies chemical additives to contaminated or coloured polypropylene plastic waste, separating coloured dyes, odours, dirt and food and beverage waste from the plastic through a closed reaction process
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"Chemical recycling is the perfect complement to our existing mechanical recycling activities by addressing the circular economy challenges of food-grade plastics," said Bernard Pinatel, President of Total's Refining and Chemicals business
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"This collaboration, involving key players in the packaging value chain, is an important step towards our goal of producing 30% recycled polymer by 2030.
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