Bamul advances to eco-friendly milk packaging

INDIA – Bangaluru Milk Union Limited (Bamul), a dairy company, has started supplying its Nandini milk in environment-friendly wrappers.

The initiative was unveiled at the Kanakapura Mega Dairy, coinciding with World Environment Day, to reinforce the cooperative’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Beginning with a pilot run of 2 lakh covers at the new Mega Dairy plant, Bamul aims to expand its operations across all areas.

Decomposing in about six months, these eco-friendly wraps are made from corn-based material using advanced foreign technology.

While these sachets closely resemble traditional polythene covers in appearance, they are slightly more expensive, and the company considers the investment worthwhile for sustainability.

This effort marks India’s first implementation of biodegradable packaging for milk, reflecting Bamul’s leadership in environmental innovation.

Nestlé launches paper-based packaging

The news follows Nestlé’s introduction of several paper-based innovations across its major brands, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable packaging solutions.

These developments are part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce plastic use and enhance recyclability.

In the United States, Nestlé has unveiled new paperboard canisters for its Vital Proteins brand, resulting in a significant 90% reduction in plastic compared to previous packaging.

This innovation, developed by experts at the R&D centre for Nestlé Health Science in Bridgewater, New Jersey, in collaboration with external partners, features a proprietary coverlid that is both rigid and tight.

The design ensures easy opening and closing, while also being leak-proof, spill-proof, and durable enough for everyday use.

Nestlé’s global R&D network is actively working with external partners and suppliers to create the next generation of high-barrier paper packaging solutions.

These efforts aim to expand the use of paper-based packaging across various product categories, ensuring that even products sensitive to external factors like oxygen, temperature, and moisture are well-protected.

Gerhard Niederreiter, Head of Nestlé’s Institute of Packaging Sciences, emphasized the importance of tailoring packaging to the specific needs of each product.

“When developing paper packaging, we consider each product’s sensitivity to external elements such as oxygen, temperature, and moisture,” he explained.

Concurrently,  Nestlé launched a high-barrier paper refill pack for Nescafé in the United Kingdom. This innovative packaging allows consumers to refill their glass Nescafé jars at home without compromising product freshness or quality, while reducing packaging weight by 97%.

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