Leading UK food retailers opt for self-separating porridge pots to boost recycling

Leading UK food retailers opt for self separating porridge pots to boost recycling
Business

Seven of the UK’s leading food retailers have introduced Greiner Packaging’s K3® r100 self-separating packaging for their private-label instant porridge ranges. Waitrose, Greggs, Morrisons, M&S, Tesco, Lidl, and Asda have all adopted the packaging, which is designed to improve recyclability without requiring consumer intervention.

The K3® r100 packaging automatically separates its cardboard outer wrap from the plastic cup before reaching recycling facilities. This feature ensures accurate sorting through near-infrared detection systems, improving the likelihood that both materials are correctly recycled. This development builds on Greiner Packaging’s K3® design, originally created over 40 years ago to reduce plastic usage while incorporating a tear-tab for manual separation.

The self-separating K3® r100 has gained industry recognition, securing multiple awards, including the Green Packaging Star Award in Austria and a World Star Packaging Award in early 2024. The innovation was also honoured at the Packnorth Awards 2024, where it received the Packnews Special Prize for its contribution to sustainable packaging solutions.

© Greiner Packaging

By integrating K3® r100 into their instant porridge packaging, UK retailers are increasing the potential for packaging materials to be effectively recycled while supporting industry efforts to enhance sustainability in food packaging.

This article was originally published by Greiner Packaging.

Latest Packaging News

Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper
Sustainability

Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper

UPM Specialty Papers has partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a...
Labelexpo Europe 2025 opens next week: all you need to know
Events

Labelexpo Europe 2025 opens next week: all you need to know

For the industry following its 45-year history, this edition will mark an important milestone,...
Strongbow launches accessible drinks packaging using QR codes
Technology

Strongbow launches accessible drinks packaging using QR codes

Strongbow, the cider brand owned by HEINEKEN UK, has introduced NaviLens technology to its...
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 now open for entries
Events

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 now open for entries

Entries are now officially open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. The competition...
AmbaFlex: Safe access in your facility made easy!
Supplier News

AmbaFlex: Safe access in your facility made easy!

At AmbaFlex, we understand that providing safe access across packaging lines is both essential and...