Butlers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper on twist-wrapped truffles

This move from this family-owned chocolatier will contribute to a reduction in approximately 15 tonnes of waste annually
3 February 2025
Butlers Chocolates has recently launched a new fully recyclable paper on its twist-wrapped truffles which will be introduced over 2025.
According to the family-run chocolatier, this project has been ‘thoughtfully planned as part of Butlers Chocolates ongoing commitment to more considered and progressive environmental and sustainable practices across all areas of the business’.
Commenting on the move, Karl Marnane, managing director, said: “It represents a meaningful commitment to the environment and our impact on it.
“There has been significant effort and hard work in the background to get to this point and as a team, we are very proud to make this change.”
Sustainability commitments
Butlers other sustainability commitments, include:
- Solar panels: Butlers’ factory roof has over 7000 sq. m. of solar panels, accounting for over 20% of the factory’s annual power requirements. That’s the same size as the Aviva Stadium pitch!
- Sustainably sourced cocoa and Fairtrade coffee
- Move to EV for company vehicles
- Sustainable packaging: The ribbons on Butlers Easter Eggs are made from recycled plastic bottles and packaging is fully recyclable. Recent years have seen a move from recyclable plastic used to protect Easter eggs to using paper instead.
- Zero palm oil in any Butlers Chocolate products
- Zero waste to landfill at the factory.
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