Nestlé put reusable and refillable dispensers to the test at three shops in Switzerland. The Swiss multinational food and beverage company called the pilot for consumers part of its broader efforts to reduce single-use packaging. Consumers visiting Nestlé shops located in Rorschach, Orbe, and La Tour-de-Peilz can bring their own reusable container or use one from the store at the dispenser. The in-store systems dispense different types of Purina cat food and Nescafé coffee.
“These dispensers are novel because they incorporate smart technology which allows us to ensure product safety, and also guarantee the freshness and traceability of our products,” said Nestlé R&D packaging lead Hélène Lanctuit. The company says that the dispensers will be rolled out to more locations over the next few months in order to assess their effectiveness in preventing food waste along the supply chain.
For its part, Nestlé is moving ahead with plans for additional refillable and reusable packaging. One is a test for a personalized water dispenser called Refill Plus. The company is also participating in TerraCycle’s Loop home delivery service. Other companies have been pursuing refill options in Europe. Starting last November, the consumer goods company Henkel set up liquid detergent refill stations at locations of the drug store chain Rossmann.
Source: Environmental Leader
Finnish site 
Global site