Mondelēz International Commits To Reduction in Virgin Plastic Use To Combat Plastic Pollution
Published 03-10-21
Submitted by Mondelez International
Company builds on existing 2025 goals with new aim to cut virgin plastic use in rigid plastic packaging by at least 25%
Part of broader efforts to eliminate, reduce, replace and recycle plastics across portfolio
Calls for more progress on a U.S. Federal recycling scheme that includes flexible films
CHICAGO, March 10, 2021 /CSRwire/ Mondelēz International (Nasdaq: MDLZ) today announced an increased commitment to reduce its use of virgin plastics in its packaging, as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate, reduce, replace and recycle plastic packaging across its portfolio. The company also said it supported the introduction of a U.S. Federal recycling scheme that takes into account the various types of plastic packaging used across the industry today.