RECYCLING THE JAR
The recyclable Nutella® jar
The iconic Nutella® jar that preserves the delicious taste of Nutella® is recyclable. Get ready to discover it.
The packaging of our signature recipe
The Nutella® approach to sustainability is reflected not only in the sourcing of our ingredients but also on the development of our packaging. Nutella® jars are recyclable and Nutella® also designs formats that can have a secondary use in the family kitchen once empty such as a drinking glass, a measuring cup, storage, etc.
The paper
Nutella® labels and paper disks come from sustainable certified supply-chains.
Discover the materials used to make the Nutella® jar
The Nutella® jar is made of diverse materials. Let's take a look at each of them so it will be easier for you to recycle them properly, according to your local recycling regulations. On some Nutella® labels you may notice icons representing each of the materials used. If your jar doesn’t display these icons, don’t worry, not all packaging has enough space to display them!
HINT 1
THE NUTELLA® JAR
The Nutella® jar is made with PET a lightweight type of plastic. It is widely used to preserve the safety and quality of food and beverage products.
For more information on recycling visit arl.org.au
HINT 2
The Nutella® lid
The Nutella® jar’s lid is made with plastic specially designed to be used for food. It is recyclable and safe, with several characteristics that keep Nutella® in the best condition after opening.
For more information on recycling visit arl.org.au
HINT 3
The Nutella® disk
The disk inside the Nutella® jar lid is made from paper. When you open the jar for the first time, you can hear the characteristic 'clack' sound that ensures that the jar has never been opened before.
For more information on recycling visit arl.org.au
HINT 4
The Nutella® protective sealing film
The Nutella® jar’s protective sealing film preserves Nutella®'s taste, and is made from a material composed of paper and aluminium.
For more information on recycling visit arl.org.au
Nutella® continuously works to reduce its impact on the environment
Nutella® cares not only for today's families but also for future generations. As part of Ferrero group, Nutella® is committed to working towards more sustainable solutions for all our packaging. We remain committed to designing 100% of our packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable. We are also committed to reducing the use of virgin plastic, and to boosting the uptake of recycled content in our plastic packaging.
Discover more about Ferrero's packaging commitments and approach to protecting the environment here.
