Nestlé E-Learning | Sustainability

Summary

Nestle is committed to sustainability, aiming for 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025. They've established the Nestle Institute of Packaging Science and a venture fund for innovative solutions, investing 2 billion Swiss Francs in food-grade recycled plastic. The script encourages individual actions like using reusable bags, reducing waste, and proper recycling practices to contribute to a sustainable future. It highlights the impact of recycling, emphasizing that even small efforts can make a significant difference for the environment.

Takeaways

• 🌿 Nestle is committed to making all packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, aiming for over 95% of plastic packaging to be designed for recycling.
• 🚀 Nestle has established the Nestle Institute of Packaging Science and launched a sustainable packaging venture fund to innovate and invest in packaging solutions.
• 💰 A significant investment of 2 billion Swiss Francs is being made by Nestle to create a market for food-grade recycled plastic.
• 🌍 The script emphasizes the importance of keeping packaging out of landfills, oceans, lakes, and rivers to protect the environment and wildlife.
• 🐟 It highlights the issue of 8 million tons of plastic ending up in the ocean annually, which is equivalent to one garbage truck every minute.
• 🔄 Packaging contributes to climate change and poses a threat to human health and wildlife when not disposed of properly.
• 🛍️ Consumers are encouraged to shop responsibly by avoiding disposable bags, using reusable ones, and bringing their own containers for shopping.
• 📦 The script provides tips on how to recycle properly at home, including managing bottle caps, jar lids, and avoiding contamination of recycling streams.
• ♻️ It stresses the importance of recycling and the environmental benefits of doing so, such as saving water and energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• 🍽️ The script suggests composting kitchen waste as a way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil amendments.
• 👍 It concludes by affirming that individual efforts in recycling and sustainable living make a significant difference, encouraging everyone to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Q & A

What is Nestle's commitment regarding packaging by 2025?

Nestle is committed to making more than 95% of its plastic packaging designed for recycling and aims to achieve 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.

What has Nestle created to advance packaging science?

Nestle has created the Nestle Institute of Packaging Sciences, which is the first of its kind in the industry.

What initiative has Nestle launched for sustainable packaging solutions?

Nestle has launched a sustainable packaging venture fund to invest in innovative solutions for packaging.

How much is Nestle investing to create a market for food-grade recycled plastic?

Nestle is investing a total of 2 billion Swiss Francs to create a market for food-grade recycled plastic.

Why is it important to keep packaging out of landfills, oceans, lakes, and rivers?

It is important because packaging contributes to climate change, poses a danger to fish and wildlife, and can impact human health if not disposed of properly.

What can individuals do to contribute to sustainability in their everyday life?

Individuals can manage waste responsibly, avoid disposable bags, use reusable grocery bags, bring reusable produce bags, bring own containers to the deli, avoid overbuying, and choose products with less or recyclable packaging.

What are some tips for shopping more responsibly?

Tips include avoiding disposable grocery bags, reusing plastic bags, using reusable produce bags, bringing own containers for deli purchases, and avoiding overbuying.

How can one recycle at home effectively?

Effective recycling at home involves following general guidelines such as screwing plastic lids back onto bottles, not contaminating paper recycling with soiled paper, and not mixing packaging of different materials.

What should one avoid when recycling to prevent contamination?

One should avoid contaminating the recycling stream with items like soiled paper, mixing different material types, and putting non-recyclable items like drinking glasses or ceramics into the wrong bins.

What are some alternatives to recycling for items that can't be recycled?

Alternatives include reusing items like plastic bags, composting kitchen waste, and considering community garden compost pick-up services.

How can individual recycling efforts make a difference?

Individual recycling efforts can save energy, reduce water usage, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.