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Nestlé has announced that it is currently piloting a coffee refill system in Switzerland to reduce the use of single-use packaging
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These coffee refill systems are installed in stores, and consumers bring reusable containers to choose from different types of Nescafé soluble coffees according to their taste preferences
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Nestlé said the system offers consumers a new shopping experience without one-off packaging, yet flexibility and a wide range of products to choose from
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In addition, consumers can digitally access product information typically printed on packaging, such as ingredients, nutritional value and shelf life
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Nestlé recently partnered with technology start-up MIWA to trial a coffee refill system with three Nestlé stores in Rorschach, Aubert and Latour-de-Pelz, Switzerland
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Over the next few months, the systems will be rolled out to more locations to further assess their effectiveness in reducing packaging waste along the supply chain
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Hélène Lanctuit, Head of R&D Packaging at Nestlé, said: "Packaging plays a key role in protecting food safety during the shelf life of a product
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“These refill systems are relatively new and use smart technology that allows us to keep our products safe while maintaining freshness and traceability,” he said
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Earlier this year, Nestlé announced it would invest 2 billion Swiss francs ($2.
08 billion) in sustainability projects, including the development of innovative sustainable packaging solutions
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As part of a move to reduce virgin plastic use by a third by 2025, the company announced a pilot trial of "Supplement+," a water dispenser that allows consumers to personalize with a combination of 64 flavors Drink water
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