Walkers has announced the rollout of new paper outer bags for its Snack A Jacks multipacks. The move is expected to reduce the brand’s use of virgin plastic by 65 tonnes per year.
The new packaging format will be available across Snack A Jacks Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Chive and BBQ flavours. The outer paper bag can be recycled in home recycling bins and collected kerbside, alongside other paper packaging, and is set to lower greenhouse gas emissions of each pack by 52%.
This development forms part of PepsiCo Positive, the company’s health and sustainability transformation plan, which includes an ambition of reaching net zero emissions by 2040.
Across Europe, PepsiCo plans to eliminate fossil-based plastic in crisp and snack bags by 2030. This applies to its UK brands including Snack A Jacks, Walkers, Doritos, Quavers, Wotsits, and Pipers, and will be delivered by using fully recycled or renewable content.
“Our outer paper multibag packs are working well on Walkers Baked, giving us the confidence to roll out this format across more of our snacks brands,” said Gareth Callan, Sustainable Packaging Lead at PepsiCo UK & Ireland.
“The new packaging will help further reduce our non-fossil plastic use, while also helping to lower our carbon footprint as we work towards our commitment to creating a world where packaging never becomes waste.”
