A new vector of the ITC Next vision is the focus on sustainable packaging, to address single use plastic substitution with scalable, innovative, and eco-friendly solutions. ITC's Paperboards, Packaging and Printing Businesses, with support from the state-of-the-art ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre (LSTC), continue to craft cutting-edge sustainable packaging solutions that align with consumer needs and environmental standards. ITC leverages the expertise of its Centre of Excellence in Material Sciences to progress its sustainable packaging strategy. Sustainable Packaging & Material Sciences.
ITC has commissioned a state-of-the-art Moulded Fibre Products manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh to provide futuristic packaging solutions
made from renewable natural fibres such as wood, bamboo, bagasse, waste paper etc.
Our FMCG businesses have also spearheaded the adoption of sustainable materials in their packaging.
We have adopted a 3-prong strategy for Sustainable Packaging
- Better Plastics
- Less Plastics
- No Plastics
Better Plastics:
We are working towards ensuring that 100% of our packaging is reusable, recyclable or biodegradable by:
- Improving recyclability of multi-layer laminate packaging and phasing-out hard-to-recycle plastics
- Exploring alternative packaging materials with lower environmental impact, including bio-based compostable plastics
- Exploring refillable/reusable models
Less Plastics:
We seek to reduce the environmental impact of our post-consumer packaging waste without affecting product integrity by:
- Progressively reducing plastic packaging intensity over time
- Introducing recycled content in plastic packaging
- Conducting Life Cycle Assessments to identify and reduce the lifecycle impact of packaging
No Plastics:
We are developing sustainable alternatives to plastic by:
- Leveraging the synergies between the LSTC and Paper and Packaging and FMCG businesses for complete or partial substitution of plastics
- Exploring paper as a substrate for packaging
Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Industry
Recyclable, biodegradable and polyethylene-coated barrier boards, developed by the Paperboards Business:
Sustainable Paperboards Products |
Industry |
Features |
Filo Series:
FiloPack, FiloServe, FiloBev and FiloTub |
Food service & delivery |
100% recyclable boards; made from wood fibres from renewable plantations; water-, oil- and grease-resistant; smooth surface for printing |
IndoBowl |
Food service & delivery |
Substitute for single-use plastic containers |
WrapWell |
Food-grade packaging |
Easily-recyclable food-grade paper; alternative to aluminium foil |
TribeKraft |
E-commerce deliveries |
100% recyclable alternative to single-use plastic packaging; created to replace plastic pouches in e-commerce deliveries |
Sign-Up Green |
Advertising |
Visually-appealing; sustainable alternative to plastic-based indoor advertising |
Solutions under ITC's flagship 'InnovPack' brand:
Sustainable Packaging Products |
Industry |
Features |
BioSeal |
FMCG, Food service & delivery |
Patented environment-friendly coating; oil- and grease-resistant and heat-sealing; substitute for multi-layer plastics used in QSR tubs, tea
envelopes, sugar sachets etc |
Oxyblock |
Multiple industries |
Coating solution enhances barrier properties and eliminates need for metallised barrier layer; makes packaging easy to recycle |
Germfree anti-microbial coating |
Food service & delivery |
Innovative coating used on clamshells and boxes for snacks, fries and donuts; ensures safe, hygienic end-user experiences |