Kroger Sets New Sustainable Packaging Goals For 2030 Kroger recently released its annual environmental, social and governance report, and it included in the re- port a new set of sustainable packaging goals for 2030. Over the next decade, for its private-label products, Kroger plans to achieve 100 percent recyclable, com- postable or reusable packaging; increase recycled con- tent in packaging so its overall private-label portfolio includes at least 10 percent; reduce unnecessary pack- aging; and raise customer awareness about how to re- sponsibly handle product packaging. “To start,we will complete a baseline product pack- aging footprint to fully understand current packag- ing impacts,” Kroger wrote in the report.“Improving the recyclability of single-use packaging depends on both product redesigns and recycling infrastructure improvements.” In a supplement to its news release about the report, Kroger noted that the involvement of customers is a key part of the process. The retailer, which has part- nered with the circular packaging platform Loop, plans to pilot in early 2021 “an in-store activation of popular national brand and (private-label) items in re- usable packaging.” In 2019, Kroger’s steps forward in the sustainabili- ty of packaging included reducing plastic resin in packaging; adding recycled content to packaging in produce, dairy and bakery; adding “Please Recycle” to more product packages; and using more paper-based packaging certified to a sustainable forestry standard, among other improvements. The ESG report also highlights Kroger’s contribu- tions to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including zero hunger, responsible consumption and production, decent work and economic growth, and good health and well being. The report also discusses the company’s diversity and inclusion programs, community engagement and more. Flint Group Launches Toluene-free inks in India Flint Group Packaging Inks has confirmed the avail- ability of its range of solvent-based inks in India in re- sponse to the latest food packaging safety legislation in the country. Effective July 2020, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) revised the Printing Ink for food packaging Code of Practice IS 15495:2004 standard and implemented IS 15495:2020 banning the use of toluene as a solvent in inks destined for food packaging applications.
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