( MENAFN - Pressat) This relationship aims to advance Bayer's commitment to ensure 100% of product packaging is recycle-ready or reusable by 2030 Basel, Switzerland, June 6, 2024 – Bayer has launched a strategic collaboration with PAPACKS to develop fiber-based packaging, as an alternative to using traditional plastic packaging for some of the company's Consumer health products, which include brands like Aspirin, Bepanthen and Claritin. This is a step forward in Bayer's commitment to ensure 100% of the packaging used in their self-care products contribute to the circular economy and are recycle-ready or reusable by 2030. The collaboration aims to develop biodegradable, pulp-based packaging made from responsible virgin fibers, featuring PAPACK's moulded pulp technology that uses materials derived from renewable sources and a plant-based coating.
“Reducing plastic utilization is one of the greatest challenges of our industry, so we're proud to join forces with PAPACKS to accelerate progress towards using eco-friendly, renewable sources for our packaging,” said Jesse DelGigante, Director, Global Packaging Innovation for Bayer's Consumer Health division.“This collaboration is a strong step forward in our sustainable packaging journey.” “We're looking forward to the challenge of combining our unique pulp technology with plant-based coating with the rigorous standards mandated by regulatory agencies for over-the-counter medicines,” said Tahsin Dag, Founder & CEO of Pa.
