Trying to recycle a Pringles tube has always been the stuff of nightmares, as itâs a smorgasbord of mixed materialsâthereâs a metal base, a foil-plastered cardboard tube, and, of course, the plastic cap. It canât be done, but, hey, maybe you can stuff some plastic bags in there and call it an eco-evil dispenser?
Well, those days of trying to repurpose it into an adorably efficient cookie jar might be long gone, as Pringles is now trialing a recyclable paper tube as part of a partnership with the UK retailer Tesco. The packaging, made from recycled paper, will also feature two different toppers during the trial, one made of paper, and another with plastic.
