Baby food brand, Piccolo, is becoming the first in the UK to launch a 100% recyclable baby food pouch, and the first in the UK suitable for curb side recycling.
How it works…
Piccolo’s new Yellow & Go pouches are the first in the baby food market to be suitable for ‘closed-loop’ recycling. This new design is made using one material (rather than the standard plastic and aluminium) meaning they can be used time and time again to make more reusable plastic. Whilst existing pouches on the market may find one more use, the plastic in these new pouches will never need to be placed in landfill.
Piccolo has partnered with recycling scheme, First Mile, to ensure all parents can recycle their Yellow & Go pouches from home. The multipack box doubles up as a returns box, with a QR code that allows parents to simply download the free returns label to put on the box and send to First Mile. This system is in place as currently only 20% of local councils in the UK recycle this plastic curb side.
Why NOW?! Piccolo’s commitment to future generations
Piccolo believes that the time to act is now. Rather than wait for recycling standards to improve, it found a solution which allows consumers to recycle their pouches. Whilst other brands aim to improve the recyclability of their pouches in the next 3 to 5 years, Piccolo is taking steps now to ensure a greener future.
The launch is backed by one of the UK’s most experienced sustainability practitioners, Jonathon Porritt. Jonathon comments: “Piccolo launching the UK’s first 100% recyclable baby food pouch shows its commitment to future generations at time where we’re facing a true climate emergency. We must act now to change, and I hope that this move will encourage other brands to follow suit.”
Piccolo’s founder, Cat, comments: “This is a really complex issue because of the lack of infrastructure to support recycling systems in the UK. We’re not prepared to wait years until the wider problem is resolved, so we’re working with First Mile to find the solution now. There’s simply no time to wait.”
Say hello to Yellow & Go!
The Yellow & Go pouches are the latest addition to the ‘& Go’ collection which launched in 2019 and are made of 80% plant-derived materials.
The smoothies are a blend of bananas, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, mangoes, rice flour and coconut milk.
Available in Boots in store as part of the new eco-fixture which champions sustainable products. They will also be available from Boots online, Ocado and Piccolo’s online store. RRP £3.50 for a multipack containing 4 pouches.
For every Yellow & Go pouch bought, you will be:
Preventing more landfill
Helping your carbon footprint
Providing your child with a healthy and organic snack
