ALDI UK just announced a switch from plastic rings to Snap Pack tech for their own-label beer a move that claims to reduce packaging waste by over 100 tonnes per year. But is this really a sustainable upgrade… or just a new version of the same problem?In this episode of Packaging Today, Evelio, Adam, and Cory break down:What Snap Pack packaging is and how it worksHow it stacks up against traditional plastic rings and paperboard toppersThe trade-offs in recyclability, energy use, and user experienceWhether this solution is scalable — or just a limited win for opticsWe’ll also debate what sustainable actually means in 2025 and challenge the idea that “less material” always equals better.Join us as we unpack the snap.