Frucor Suntory has committed to making 100 per cent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 by pledging its support for the New Zealand Plastic Packaging Declaration.
A total of 12 local and international companies signed the declaration at an event in Auckland on 5 June, World Environmental Day.
In addition to Frucor Suntory, local companies include Foodstuffs, Countdown and New Zealand Post.
International companies are Amcor, Danone, L’Oreal, Mars, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever and Nestle.
Associate environmental minister Eugenie Sage said signing the declaration was a significant and important step towards reducing the amount of plastic produced and helping end plastic pollution.
Frucor Suntory made this statement upon announcing its pledge:
"We are committed to improving our packaging choices and reducing the effect of plastic on the environment. We aim to lead and develop the best sustainable packaging systems in New Zealand, including using significantly more recycled plastic, as well as bioplastics, glass, paper fibre and aluminium. By 2025, our packaging will be 100% reusable,recyclable or compostable and will minimise food waste. In addition, we will continue to work towards our key environmental goals of zero landfill, 35% carbon footprint reduction and 20% less water use by 2030."
