Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Stuff

Kit Kat in Japan Replacing Plastic Packaging With Origami

So innovative.

Nestle recently pledged to convert to reusable and recyclable plastic only by 2025 but has already gone further with their newest packaging designs in Japan. Instead of being wrapped in plastic, the company’s beloved chocolate Kit Kat bars will be stored in origami paper.  

The idea is that each packet is given a pattern and a guide on how to transform the waste into the cute and classical crane origami figure. The DIY crafting makes Nestle’s Kit Kats something more than just a sweet treat by adding an interactive aspect to the product-consumer relation. On top of that, the underlying idea is that the paper waste will be in use for a longer time and that consumers may be given more time and opportunity to reflect upon their own waste consumption. 

@Nestle Japan 

Though seemingly trivial in the fight for waste reduction, the Fast Company news site forecasts that this change will decrease the corporation’s annual plastic consumption by a staggering 380 tonnes.  

The environmentally friendly packaging will enter the Japanese market later this month and will feature the country’s most beloved Kit Kat Mini flavours including the original milk chocolate, matcha green tea, and the otona-no-amasa , or “sweetness for adults”, a bitter chocolate flavour.  

Not stopping at the mini packets, Kit Kat Japan has already announced a debut of paper packaging for their normal-sized multi-packs as well as individual Kit Kat bars in between September and next year. 

Nestle’s efforts confirm that consumer-orientation and creativity in innovation is key to a sustainable future within the retail industry.  

Read more about environmental efforts in retail with this article about UK Supermarkets Eliminating Black Plastic

Featured image: @Nestle Japan 

Written By

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Stuff

A new eco-friendly take on their classic bikes.

Stuff

Everything we know about the insane new car.

Stuff

The Child from The Mandalorian is now available in 1,073 Lego bricks.

Stuff

Beautiful $500 million yacht designed to appear as graceful as a swan.

Copyright © 2022 Trill! Mag