Got paper? In the predominately plastic-packaged snack market, North American consumer packaged good (CPG) brands are searching for more sustainable packaging solutions. Sonoco leads the way with an all-paper sustainable snack packaging solution—the EnviroCan® all paper can.
Innovative All-Paper Snack Packaging
Reduce plastic and satisfy consumers’ demand for eco-friendly packaged products with Sonoco’s sustainable solution. Made with 100% recycled fiber in the can body, this rigid paper container (RPC) solution replaces traditional metal bottoms with a fully recyclable paper bottom—making it sustainable from top to bottom.
Sonoco Vice President and General Manager of RPC in North America, Elizabeth Rhue, shares:
"This new, more easily recyclable paper bottom can is an exciting step toward more sustainable packaging solutions in the snack industry.”
Decrease your product’s impact on the environment, achieve your post-consumer recycled content goals and lower Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees. Produced from at least 90% paper, Sonoco’s paper canboard reduces the need to use virgin fiber and decreases your carbon footprint—reducing water, energy and land use. Produced in many Sonoco sites that are certified by one or more fiber certification programs, this all-paper container may lead to lower EPR fees in states with producer responsibility programs.
Support consumers’ demand for eco-conscious products and ensure consumers can properly dispose packaging. Designed for easy recycling, this paper can:
- Achieved How2Recycle® ‘Check Locally’ prequalification.
- Aligned with the acceptance criteria for the Walmart® Recycling Playbook ‘Optimize’ category.
- Received mention on the Loblaw® preferred list.
Turnkey Snack Paper Packaging Solution
Partner with a packaging provider fully equipped to support your budget and growth. Harness Sonoco’s turnkey paper can packaging solutions without investing in costly equipment and employee training. With cutting-edge equipment, on-site technical experts and an in-house sustainability team accessible throughout Sonoco’s global network, Sonoco collaborates with CPG brands to maintain packaging functionality and preserve products.
Work alongside a packaging provider trusted by some of the world’s leading snack brands and recognized by prestigious industry awards:
- The 2024 Food and Drink Federation Award for Sustainable Packaging.
- The 2024 Packaging News Gold Award for Snacks and Confectionery and the Silver Award for Sustainable Innovation of the Year.
- The 2024 Packaging Association (PAC) Global Awards for Best in Class for Sustainable Packaging Design – Package Circularity Award and Award of Distinction for Package Innovation Design – Technical.
Collaborate with Sonoco’s turnkey solutions that support packaging recyclability and product quality.
Fresh Products That Stick Out
Stand up to the competition on store shelves with an eye-catching paper can design. With the ability to stack and stand up on shelves, this paper bottom can design differentiates products from other bagged snacks. Additionally, this paper bottom can reduces source waste and, in turn, freight and shipping costs.
Protect snack products from damage with an all-paper can that prevents crushing and preserves freshness—providing a 12-18-month shelf life. Able to reseal or reclose again and again, Sonoco’s paper can packaging preserves consumers’ snacking experience and your brand’s reputation for fresh products.
Drive sustainability and support consumers’ demand for recyclable products with a team committed to creating world-class recyclable packaging. Explore Sonoco’s all-paper snack container solutions!