Nestlé México achieves 94% recyclable plastic milestone in circular economy drive

MEXICO – Nestlé México, a regional operator of Nestlé, has announced that 93.9% of its plastic packaging is recyclable, edging closer to its global goal of 95% by the end of 2025.

According to the company, this transition underscores its commitment to a circular economy for plastics, focusing on reducing the use of virgin materials through reuse and recycling.

Over the past five years, Nestlé has voluntarily collected more than 116,000 tons of plastic waste, including material with no formal recycling channels.

These efforts, under its waste neutralization strategy, ensure plastics are repurposed through industrial co-processing, rather than ending up in landfills or water bodies.

Additionally, Nestlé has redesigned its packaging, reduced plastic use, and invested in recycling infrastructure, collaborating with organizations like ECOCE and ANIPAC.

Brands like Nescafé, Nespresso, and Purina have implemented specific capsule and packaging collection programs, facilitating the return of these materials to the industrial cycle.

The company has also fostered multi-sector partnerships with governments and companies to promote sustainability in urban and rural areas. It stated that it leads awareness campaigns to educate consumers on proper waste separation.

Tetra Pak launches eco-friendly packaging in India

Recently, Tetra Pak became the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to introduce carton packages made with certified recycled polymers.

These innovative packages incorporate 5% certified recycled polymers and are backed by ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification), a globally recognized sustainability standard.

The use of these materials complies with the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022, mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, and will come into effect on April 1, 2025.

This milestone underscores Tetra Pak’s strong commitment to a circular economy by reducing dependence on fossil-based resources and maximizing material reuse.

In addition to responsibly sourcing raw materials, the company is focused on designing packages that are easier to recycle and less prone to littering, while also fostering global partnerships to enhance collection and recycling infrastructures.

Cassio Simões, Managing Director of Tetra Pak South Asia, explained, “We are proud to be the first carton packaging producer to introduce packaging material with 5% certified recycled polymers in India.

“The recycled content is sourced locally, and the packaging material is produced at our ISCC PLUS-certified factory in Chakan, Pune. We commend the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change for its commitment to promoting circularity and for making India one of the first countries to enforce this regulation as early as 2025.

“This regulation presents a unique opportunity for the entire food and beverage industry to adopt more circular solutions.”

The certified recycled polymers are managed using the ISCC mass balance attribution method. Through advanced chemical recycling technology, these plastics combine recycled and non-recycled materials with meticulous tracking throughout the Tetra Pak supply chain.

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