On April 22nd of this year, Snyder’s of Hanover introduced new packaging for their Organic Pretzel Sticks, planning the launch just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This announcement alone is hardly Earth shattering but the packing is assuredly something to brag about. The packaging is made from renewable raw material and is produced utilizing as little as half of the energy used to produce traditional petroleum-based packaging. This new packaging is created from 90% plant-based material. A product labeled renewable or bio-based means that it was produced using renewable resources like paper, corn or sugarcane.
Claude O’Connor, Vice President of Marketing at Snyder’s explained, “Snyder’s of Hanover has always been committed to creating products that are ‘better for you’ and now Snyder’s takes that one step further by introducing a renewable packaging solution that is ‘better for the Earth’ as well.”
The local snack maker’s efforts toward sustainability do not stop with renewable bags. Visiting the website, you will find an abundance of information about what this company is doing to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Part of Snyder’s efforts to reduce waste include, using low wattage high efficiency light bulbs, motion sensors in low traffic areas, meters on ovens to control gas usage, reducing the size and thickness of their cartons, and a streamlined delivery system to use less fuel.
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