Berry Global Group has collaborated with snacks and treats leader Mars. They want to transition its pantry jars for M&M’s, SKITTLES, and STARBURST brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, exclusive of jar lids. This achievement advances the ongoing collaboration between Berry and Mars to develop packaging made with recycled content and builds on a previous launch of the pantry jars with 15% recycled plastic in 2022. The updated jars are now rolling out across the country.

The pantry jars are widely recyclable and come in three sizes: 60, 81, and 87 ounces. This move to 100% recycled plastic incorporates mechanically processed recycled content and will eliminate more than 1,300 metric tonnes of virgin plastic annually.

If we take a look at the material used for the jars, post-consumer resin, is a packaging option made from recycled plastics collected from consumers. This option helps prevent plastic waste from ending in landfills, decreases virgin plastic consumption and reduces emissions while promoting a circular economy.

The easy-grip square jars are produced at Berry’s manufacturing facility using certified food-grade mechanically recycled resin sourced from curbside collection streams.

“As companies across the globe commit to transitioning to a circular economy, the ability to deliver products made with recycled materials at scale is crucial,” said Peter Goshorn, Vice President of Food, Beverage & Spirits for Berry Global’s Consumer Packaging North America Division. “That’s why we’re collaborating with leading brands, like Mars, to significantly increase the use of recycled content to drive responsible business growth without compromising performance or aesthetics.”