DS Smith and Coca-Cola replace plastic handles with ‘Lift Up’ cardboard based packaging innovation

Posted on 14 Sep 2023 by The Manufacturer

DS Smith and Coca-Cola replace plastic handles with ‘DS Smith lift up’ cardboard based packaging innovation

DS Smith Lift Up is a 100% recyclable corrugated handle which improves carry functionality for consumers

DS Smith PLC and Coca Cola HBC Austria have collaborated to replace plastic handles for 1.5 litre PET soft drink multi-packs with cardboard based outer packaging. This new plastic replacement solution will be delivered to supermarkets in Austria as of September 2023.

The innovative packaging solution, DS Smith Lift Up, is a 100% recyclable corrugated handle which improves carry functionality for consumers and is designed to contribute together with other partners to the kraft paper and cardboard based solution that reduces around 200 tonnes of plastic each year for Coca-Cola HBC Austria. DS Smith and Coca-Cola HBC…

DS Smith and Coca-Cola replace plastic handles with ‘Lift Up’ cardboard based packaging innovation

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