The Coca-Cola Company has announced it is to transition a selection of plastic bottles across the portfolio to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) material.
The total portfolio approach, which includes a new sip-sized bottle, aims to reduce the use of new plastic by more than 20% compared to 2018 – a 10,000 metric ton reduction in GHG emissions annually.
The initiative excludes bottle caps and labels.
The new sip-sized Coca-Cola bottles will launch initially in the USA in an all-new, 13.2oz (390ml) bottle made from 100% recycled material – conveniently sized in a more sippable package while reducing use of new plastic.
In an effort to optimize the package for recycling, all Sprite packaging will transition to clear packaging by the end of 2022. Clear packaging makes it easier for bottles to be recycled and remade into new bottles.
Additionally, 20oz bottles made with 100% recycled material will be available across Coca-Cola trademark and Diet Coke in some US states, while Dasani will launch 20oz (590ml) bottles made with 100% recycled material next month.
Smartwater will introduce 20oz bottles made with 100% recycled material in the US in July, while also introducing a resealable and reusable 18oz aluminum bottle in California and Florida this month.
Furthermore, Coca Cola is launchest its largest ever on-package reducing waste messaging effort; each new 13.2oz rPET package will feature a “Recycle Me Again” message on the label to inspire consumers.
Source:https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/environment/coca-cola-100-rpet-09-02-2021
