MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO—  PepsiCo Snack Division is expanding its use of paper-based packaging on multipack products. As part of its sustainable packaging mission, PepsiCo has announced that it will roll out paper-based solutions to replace plastic rings across multipacks. PepsiCo will use paperboard wraps and paperboard clips for its multipacks instead of traditional plastic rings. Include  brands like Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, MTN DEW, Starry, Gatorade, amongst others. It will also include 7Up in Canada. This builds upon PepsiCo’s progress in Canada where the transition to paperboard has already started. The company claims that the new packaging is easy to implement on shelf for customers, has a consumer-friendly branded design, is made from recycled materials and is recyclable.The switch will be rolled out is part of its PepsiCo Positive initiative, which includes a target of reaching net zero emissions by 2040. Pepsico says “The new packaging will help further reduce our non-fossil plastic use, while also helping to lower our carbon footprint as we work towards our commitment to creating a world where packaging never becomes waste.”