PepsiCo Seeking: GHG Gas Reduction for Packaging

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PepsiCo seeks to achieve 100% RCBR (recyclable, compostable, biodegradable or reusable) compliance in packaging by 2025 and a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Many of our packaging types are already considered recyclable (e.g., PET bottles, aluminum cans, glass packaging). But to reach our goals we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the course of the packaging’s entire lifecycle.

Project Description

We are seeking technologies that will reduce GHG emissions during packaging production or over the entire lifecycle of PET bottles, aluminum cans, and glass packaging (and other types of packaging) without sacrificing packaging quality.

Solutions of Interest May Include

Highly functional materials, additives, or coatings that improve packaging properties (e.g., barrier, mechanical properties). and therefore, can enable light weighting.
Additives or coatings that reduce energy usage during packaging production resulting in lower GHG emissions
Packaging production processes with reduced energy usage

Must-Haves

Food safe materials (capable of achieving regulatory approval)
Does not negatively impact recycling of package
Clear and colorless (for PET bottles)

Nice-to-Haves

FDA food contact approved
Cost parity with incumbent packaging
Solutions for returnable and retort-ready glass packaging
Does not impact organoleptic or sensory attributes of contents

Out of Scope

Achieving GHG reduction solely by conversion to renewable energy
Traditional light weighting technologies
Any nonrecyclable materials

Preferred Collaboration Types

PepsiCo is open to a range of collaboration types

PepsiCo’s Desired Timeline

Preferable to complete proof of concept within 6-18 months.

Resources Available When Collaborating with PepsiCo

Access to PepsiCo expertise – Work directly with PepsiCo’s team of scientists and engineers with deep experience in materials science, packaging and bringing new products to market at massive scale