Kao and SCG Packaging extend mono-material flexible packaging tie-up

Kao Industrial (Thailand) and SCG Packaging have signed a memorandum of understanding expanding their collaboration on mono-material flexible packaging, building on a partnership that began in 2022. The agreement also covers readiness for EU extended producer responsibility and packaging and packaging waste regulation rules, and joint exploration of AI and digital technologies across their value chains.

Why this mattersSCG Packaging is building EPR and PPWR readiness into joint packaging development with a large brand owner, the compliance case Asian converters need with customers that export to Europe.

• Kao Industrial (Thailand) and SCG Packaging signed an MoU on sustainable packaging innovation, extending a partnership started in 2022.
• The companies have already launched a mono-material refill pack for Magiclean Natural Essence floor cleaner in a 700ml format.
• Future plans include increasing use of post-consumer recycled plastic and developing pulp- and paper-based packaging to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
• The partnership covers preparation for EU extended producer responsibility and packaging and packaging waste regulation requirements.
• Kao and SCGP will explore AI and digital technologies across their supply chains to improve efficiency.
• No investment figure, capacity addition or financial terms were disclosed.

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