SWITZERLAND—  Nestle has announced that its Smarties brand will be  using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide. This is a transition of 90% of the Smarties packaging , 10% is already packed in recyclable paper packaging. Smarties is the first global brand to switch to  100% recyclable paper packaging, removing approximately 250 million plastic packs sold globally every year. Nestlé says that it invested “significantly” to upgrade its factories globally. Developing safe and convenient paper-based solutions for Smarties has required the pioneering of new materials and testing by Nestlé packaging  R&D Center. The transformation of the Smarties packaging is one of the brands' 'SMART Initiatives', which aim to support sustainability and enhance the overall product experience.