Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Bolsters Investment In Plastic-Recycling Start-Up Cure Technology May 11, 2023: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has made an undisclosed additional investment in Cure Technology, a plastic-recycling start-up. Cure Technology claims to have developed an end-to-end solution for hard-to-recycle plastic waste, including removing ink from colored plastic to produce clear rPET granules. The funding will support the scaling of Cure Technology’s plastic recycling process for commercial viability. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ investment aligns with its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of packaging and transitioning to a circular economy. Conor Reynolds, "Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests in recycling start-up Cure Technology", Just Drinks, May 11, 2023, © Verdict Media Limited

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Ribena Launches Research Project To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Blackcurrant Farming April 24, 2023: 12:00 AM EST Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland, which produces Ribena, has initiated a research project in collaboration with the University of East Anglia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in blackcurrant farming through regenerative practices. The project aims to improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration and enhance plant resilience. By adopting regenerative farming techniques, the project seeks to minimize external inputs, optimize plant nutrition, and utilize organic and novel inputs for fertilization and crop protection. The initiative, supported by Suntory Holdings Limited, intends to establish sustainable production practices for blackcurrants and serve as a blueprint for other crops in the future. James Cook, "Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I launches regenerative farming project for blackcurrants", Business Leader UK, April 24, 2023, © Business Leader Ltd

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Keurig Dr Pepper To Expand Reuse And Refill Options April 17, 2023: 12:00 AM EST Keurig Dr Pepper has announced plans to expand its “reuse and refill” options across the US. In exchange for its heightened focus on plastic reduction, investment advisor Green Century Funds withdrew a shareholder proposal calling for a reduction in plastic packaging. Under the plan, Keurig Dr Pepper has committed to publishing a yearly “reuse and refill baseline assessment” from 2023, and to launch reuse and refill pilots in key US markets by 2024. "Keurig Dr Pepper to increase reuse and refill options", Recycling Today, April 17, 2023, © GIE Media, Inc.

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Coca-Cola HBC Wins World’s Most Sustainable Beverage Company Award December 16, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola HBC has been named as the world’s most sustainable beverage company by the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. It is the 12th consecutive year that Coca-Cola HBC has featured among the top three performers, and the sixth time it has been named the industry leader. "Coca-Cola HBC named world’s most sustainable beverage company", Coca-Cola HBC , December 16, 2022, © Coca-Cola HBC

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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Emphasizes Sustainability September 6, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is emphasizing sustainability with its new $250 million Northpoint bottling plant in Houston. CCSB is the first U.S. bottler to use recycled plastic in half of every new bottle it produces, and the bottles themselves are 100% recyclable. The Northpoint facility is powered by renewable energy and operates as a zero-waste facility. The company has also reduced water consumption during the bottling process to 2.7 liters of water for each liter of product to 1.3 liters. Wastewater from the bottling process is recaptured via drains installed on the factory floor, and rainwater is gathered for landscaping operations. Erica Grieder, "Sustainability — and community — are top priorities at new Coca-Cola bottling facility", HoustonChronicle.com , September 06, 2022, © Hearst

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Lemon Perfect Plans To Become Plastic Neutral September 6, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Lemon water brand Lemon Perfect is planning to be ‘plastic neutral’ by October 2022 by removing the equivalent amount of plastic from the environment that it produces. Lemon Perfect is already carbon neutral and makes its bottles from recycled PET plastic sourced from previously recycled plastic bottles. The company aims to scale to more than 40,000 points of distribution by the end of 2022 and will shift its focus to convenience retail and foodservice channels in 2023 and 2024. Simon Mainwaring, "Lemon Perfect: Tastefully Disrupting The Enhanced-Water Beverage Market", Forbes.com, September 06, 2022, © Forbes Media LLC

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CCEP Launches Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program August 19, 2022: 12:00 AM EST With more than 90 percent of its emissions attributed to its supply chain, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance program to incentivize and reward suppliers for improving its Environmental, Social, and Governance performance. The program will be structured, operated and funded by specialist food and agri bank Rabobank, with other banks expected to participate in the future. The new finance program will set KPIs for suppliers in improving their overall ESG ratings, via assessment from business sustainability rating provider EcoVadis. When suppliers meet the KPIs, they will unlock incremental discounts against the initial funding rate. The program will help CCEP reach its ambition of net zero by 2040 and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions across its value chain by 30 percent by 2030. Initially launching in Germany, the program will be expanded to CCEP’s suppliers in the rest of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in future phases. Rachel Arthur , "CCEP launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ sustainable supply chain finance program with Rabobank", Beverage Daily, August 19, 2022, © William Reed Ltd

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Local Coca-Cola Bottler to Replace Plastic Rings On Multipacks With Fiber-Based Packaging August 9, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Philadelphia-based bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages has unveiled a fiber-based paper packaging that will replace plastic rings on multipacks cans of soda. While similar packaging has been used in Europe, Liberty claims the innovative packaging is the first of its kind in the US. Liberty estimates the new packaging will remove 75,000 pounds of plastic packaging a year from the supply chain for about 3.1 million cases of Coca-Cola across the Northeast. The new packaging is set to roll out to all stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, as well as parts of Connecticut and Delaware within the next 30 days.  Nicole Rosenthal , "Local Coca-Cola Bottler to Drop Plastic Rings for Eco-Friendly Fibers", NBC Philadelphia, August 09, 2022, © NBCUniversal Media, LLC

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Dasani Rolls Out 100 percent rPET Bottles In North America August 6, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola’s bottled water brand Dasani is rolling out 100 percent rPET bottles across the US and Canada this summer. In Canada, all Dasani bottles will be available in 100 percent recycled plastic; in the US only Dasani’s 20-oz. and 1.5-liter singles and 10-oz. and 12-oz. multipacks will be in the new packaging due to limited rPET supply. The new packaging features large ‘100% recycled bottle’ messaging and ‘recycle me again’ call-to-action messages. The brand’s transition to 100 percent recycled plastic is projected to save more than 20 million pounds of new plastic, compared with 2019, and cut more than 25,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. Rachel Arthur , "Dasani rolls out 100 percent rPET bottles in North America", Beverage Daily, August 06, 2022, © William Reed Ltd

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Promises 100 percent rPET In Plastic Bottles July 26, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola Europacific Partners promises further transitions to 100 percent rPET in plastic bottles across its portfolio. To meet this goal, CCEP will work to increase its collection rates and supply of food grade rPET and improve its recycling technologies. Coca-Cola wants to see 100 percent collection rates across all its markets by 2030. To increase its collection rates, CCEP will further invest into Deposit Return Schemes in Europe, Container Return Schemes in New Zealand, and Container Deposit Schemes in Australia. In markets such as Indonesia and the Pacific Islands, where the collection infrastructure is less developed, CCEP will directly fund and incentivize collection solutions through social enterprise and community support. To increase the supply of food grade rPET, CCEP aims to open more recycling plants through partnerships with recyclers. Furthermore, the company identifies the need to create value from plastics that are currently difficult to transform and is investing in depolymerization technology.  Rachel Arthur , "Coca-Cola Europacific Partners works to increase collection rates and rPET supply in drive to up recycled content", Beverage Daily, July 26, 2022, © William Reed Ltd

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Changing Markets Foundation’s Report Exposes Coca-Cola For Greenwashing June 30, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Changing Markets Foundation has published its report on greenwashing, which exposes Coca-Cola amongst other companies, for making misleading packaging claims. The report states Coca-Cola has spent millions promoting an innovation that claims its bottles are 25% marine plastic but does not mention that the company is the world’s biggest plastic polluter. CMF explains common greenwashing claims are made with little proof of how the packaging addresses the crisis in plastic pollution, which obscures the real impact of plastic from consumers. The report also called out other companies, including Tesco, P&G and Unilever. CMF states it will continue to expose these false claims to empower consumers’ right and ability to judge products.  Sandra Laville , "Coca-Cola among brands greenwashing over packaging, report says", The Guardian, June 30, 2022, © Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies

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Australia Apple Crisp Brand Chippy Apples Expands Retail Footprint June 24, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Australian-based apple snack brand has announced its expansion into over 400 stores across the country. Chippy Apples aims to reduce fresh produce waste and improve nutrition in children through its 100% apple crisps. The brand takes low-grade, local apples through a two-stage drying process that brings the apples’ moisture down to 0.1%. Chippy Apples is owned by Pipan Foods, a food manufacturing company based in Victoria. Pipan Foods is looking to improve upon the Chippy Apples brand through making its packaging compostable and applying its drying process to other seasonal produce including pears, mangos, and bananas. In addition, Pipan Foods is currently exploring a series of ‘hot sauce’ apples, including a Wasabi flavor.  Matt Russell, "The apple chip product tackling food waste and encouraging healthy snacking", FreshPlaza.com, June 24, 2022, © FreshPlaza.com

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We the Many Renews Packaging & Expands To Woolworths June 22, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Byron Bay-based better-for-you snack brand We the Many has unveiled “mono-material” recyclable plastic packaging across its range. The launch coincides with the brand’s recent partnership with Woolworths in Australia, which will stock its gourmet breakfast range in 332 stores nationwide. Its breakfast range includes Prebiotic Granola, Antioxidant Granola, Turmeric Granola and Antioxidant Porridge. We the Many’s products are vegan, non-GMO and preservative and additive free.  Kaycee Enerva, "We the Many unveils new packaging as it hits Woolworths shelves", Inside FMCG, June 22, 2022, © Octomedia Pty Ltd

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Carlsberg Trials Fully Recyclable Bio-Bottle June 22, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Danish brewer Carlsberg Group announced a trial of its Fibre Bottle, a bio-based, fully recyclable bottle, in eight European markets: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, UK, Poland, Germany and France. Customers will be able to hold the bottles at certain festivals and events, and in targeted product sampling. The plant-based bottle has a PEF polymer lining developed by Avantium, The PEF is made from natural raw materials, can be put into plastic recycling systems, and can degrade naturally. The outer shell is made from sustainably-sourced wood fiber and also improves insulation, keeping the beer cold for longer versus cans or glass. Apart from the cap, the bottle is 100 percent bio-based. It’s also fully recyclable. Carlsberg aims to develop a version of the Fibre Bottle that generates up to 80 percent less emissions than single-use glass bottles and matches the carbon footprint of a refillable glass bottle. "Carlsberg makes bio-based and fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in its largest ever trial", Carlsberg Group, June 22, 2022, © Carlsberg Breweries A/S

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Honest Launches Reusable Bottle From Recycled Plastic May 31, 2022: 12:00 AM EST The UK-based circular economy design and development company, co-cre8, has launched a reusable bottle through its Honest brand. It’s made from 100 percent recycled PET (rPET) bottles and comes in eight colors. The cap is made from recycled milk bottles (rHDPE). The company is exploring recycled alternatives for the strap, currently made from virgin plastic. The company says the bottle is fully circular in that it and the lid are accepted by household waste collections, and Honest also takes the strap back. Bottles are available to buy on honestbottle.com for £14. Lauren Ford, "Honest launches “world’s first” recycled reusable bottle", FoodBev Media, May 31, 2022, © FoodBev Media Ltd

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On-The-Go Ribena And Lucozade 500ml Bottles To Be Made From 100 Percent rPET By End Of 2022 May 30, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I has promised that all its 500ml on-the-go bottles will be made from 100 percent recycled PET by the end of this year. Brands include Lucozade Sport, Lucozade Energy, Orangina and Ribena. This is a challenge, not least because the UK today only produces around 1.3 million tonnes of food-grade rPET annually, and rPET currently costs almost 40 percent more than virgin PET in Europe. In fact, some of the product lines are already 100 percent rPET, but it needs more rPET to transition Lucozade Energy. Liz Nieboer, head of sustainability, said that although reaching the milestone is “a cause for celebration, much still needs to be done in terms of recycling infrastructure. There has been a historic under investment in the UK’s recycling and collection infrastructures, meaning less than a third of bottles are turned back into bottles.” Waqas Qureshi , "Suntory announces 100% rPET across on-the-go bottles", Packaging News UK, May 30, 2022, © Metropolis International Group Limited, a member of the Metropolis Group

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Nestlé’s Nespresso Unit Gets B Corp Certification April 26, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Nespresso has announced global certification as a B Corp, joining around 4,500 other businesses demonstrating social and environmental responsibility and transparency. The achievement was possible through a “unique approach to coffee sourcing” - the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program – a strategic alliance with Fairtrade and its global recycling scheme for aluminum capsules. Nespresso will put the B Corp logo on its products and communications "Nespresso achieves B Corp certification", Nestlé, April 26, 2022, © Nestlé Nespresso SA

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Asahi, Coca-Cola Team Up For Australia’s First PET Recycling Plant March 11, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola and Asahi have built Australia’s first PET plastics recycling facility. The Albury bottle-to-bottle plant cost $45 million and has capacity for some 1 billion bottles a year. Other partners included Pact Group and Cleanaway Waste Management. It was partly funded by the federal and New South Wales governments, with a contribution from the recycling modernization fund, which is involved in around 90 projects. The joint venture group will build a second PET recycling facility in Melbourne, with completion expected next year.  Tom McIlroy, "Drinks giants team up for major recycling boost", The Australian Financial Review, March 11, 2022, © The Australian Financial Review

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Australia, New Zealand Gives Danone B Corp Status March 9, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Danone is now the largest B Corporation certified food and drink company in Australia and New Zealand. B Corp certification recognizes companies with higher standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Danone is aiming for B Corp 100 percent certification around the world by 2025. Over 60 percent of its global sales are currently covered. The certification is given by B Lab, a non-profit organization founded six years ago in the U.S. Danone Oceania joins more than 4,700 B Corps globally.  Alexandra Cooper, "Danone becomes ANZ’s largest certified B Corp for food and drink", Food & Beverage Industry News, March 09, 2022, © Prime Creative Media

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Coca-Cola In Japan Trials Water Refills March 1, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola Japan has been developing Bon Aqua Water Bar, a self-service dispenser that enables customers to refill their own bottles with different water choices: cold, room temperature, hot and carbonated. Users can also choose to take a paper cup in two sizes, or a 380ml Bon Aqua bottles. The idea was piloted December last year at Universal Studios Japan and is also being tested at Tiger Corporation’s offices. Katie Pask, "Coca-Cola Japan testing 'fill your own bottles' water dispensers to help reduce plastic waste", SoraNews24, March 01, 2022, © GPlusMedia Inc.

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Ambev Uses UBQ Materials’ Thermoplastic In Pilot February 28, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Brazilian arm, Ambev is trialing thermoplastic packaging developed by UBQ Materials. AB InBev is considering extending the pilot to Europe as a means of reducing its carbon footprint. UBQ Materials uses unsorted solid waste destined for landfill to create an alternative to petroleum-based plastic or wood. The Brazilian pilot is expected to use more than 650kg of waste and avoid 5,800kg of CO2eq. UBQ Materials is expanding with a new facility in the Netherlands, which it expects will be operational by the end of 2022. "UBQ Materials provides technology for Ambev to integrate sustainable plastic-substitute in Brazilian trade products", UBQ , February 28, 2022, © UBQ Materials

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Coca-Cola Unveils New Vending Machine Model February 22, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Universal Studios in Tokyo is seeing a new bottle-less vending machine from Coca-Cola. The trial will allow consumers to fill their own bottles with their choice of two sparkling waters, and a hot, cold and room-temperature still water. The vending machines can dispense reusable bottles and have a rinser. They have also been installed in the employee cafeterias of Tiger Corp, an insulated bottle maker. Coca-Cola expects to install some 500 machines in Japan by 2025.  Junya Hemmi, "BYOB: Coca-Cola's bottleless vending machines debut in Japan", Nikkei Asia, February 22, 2022, © Nikkei Inc.

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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Ranked Most Sustainable Beverage Company In Europe February 1, 2022: 12:00 AM EST For the eleventh year running, Coca-Cola HBC is a top three most sustainable beverage company in Europe, and this year hit top spot, according to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Some of its environmental achievements include 1.8 million tonnes of CO2e saved across the value chain, saving 6.5 billion liters of water in operations during the last 10 years; 98% of goods and raw material sourced from local suppliers; and launching five water brands in 100% rPET bottles in six markets. "Coca-Cola HBC ranked Europe’s most sustainable Beverage Company", Coca-Cola HBC , February 01, 2022, © Coca-Cola HBC

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AB InBev’s Brazilian Subsidiary Invests In Bottle Recycling Plant January 23, 2022: 12:00 AM EST Ambev SA is investing 870 million reais, around US$150 million, to build a facility to make bottles from recycled glass, with operations expected to start in 2025. The plant will use glass shards collected by reverse logistics companies and cooperatives. Ambev expects this process to enable each bottle to be used 20 times or more per year. Alberto Alerigi Jr., "Brazil brewer Ambev to invest $154 mln in recycled bottles factory", Financial Post, January 23, 2022, © Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.

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Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit Establishes New Platform For Sustainability Initiatives January 17, 2022: 12:00 AM EST The Operating Unit, together with its bottling partners, has launched a sustainability platform, called Jamii, in Africa, with the aim of encouraging partners to advance its initiatives. The focus will be to build on past initiatives in water stewardship, waste management and the economic empowerment of women and youth. Efforts will include promoting entrepreneurship by giving access to training, finance and networks; replenishing water used in production by improving water use efficiency and supporting the conservation of natural water resources; and committing to a world without waste with the target of recycling by 2030 the equivalent of 100% of its packaging waste.  "Coca-Cola launches its new sustainability platform in Africa", Bizcommunity.com, January 17, 2022, © BIZCOMMUNITY PUBLISHING SOUTH AFRICA PTY LTD

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Kellogg's Tests New Packaging Technology For Corn Flakes Brand December 4, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Battle Creek, Mich.-based cereals maker is testing Corn Flakes packs lined with paper in a "small number" of Tesco stores in the U.K. in January, with the results "helping to shape Kellogg's future packaging plans." According to the company, its scientists "worked to create paper-based inner packaging for its cereal that can survive the process of filling and sealing millions of bags in boxes of cereal produced in its factory and transporting them to retailers." Plastic inner liners are not widely accepted in curbside recycling. The move is in line with its “Wellbeing Manifesto” seeking to improve its food and packaging "so that it's better for people, the planet, and the community." Daniel Woolfson, "Kellogg's trials paper liners for Corn Flakes", The Grocer, December 04, 2021, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Suntory Announces 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes December 3, 2021: 12:00 AM EST As part of its goal to use 100% sustainable PET bottles globally by 2030, Suntory Group today announced it had created a prototype PET bottle made from 100% plant-based materials. The prototype has been developed for its best-selling bottled mineral water brand in Japan, Suntory Tennensui, and the Orangina brand in Europe. The innovation is a result of a nearly 10-year partnership with Anellotech, a US-based sustainable technology company. Suntory says it aims to eliminate all petroleum-based virgin plastic from its global PET supply chain and to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. "Suntory Introduces 100% Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes", Suntory, December 03, 2021, © SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED

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Carlsberg Says It’s Still Pursuing “Better” November 30, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Founder J.C Jacobsen’s purpose for the company when he established it in the 19th century was the “constant pursuit of better”, and Carlsberg says it is continuing that mission today. The company points to a number of ways it is achieving this, such as the 2019 relaunch of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner in the UK, with an improved beer and greener packaging, including the Snap Pack to remove the plastic rings; and it’s partnership with the World Wildlife Fund in supporting work to restore seagrass, a good carbon absorber, along the UK coast, and investment in integrated marketing to raise awareness among consumers. "Carlsberg Continues In Its Pursuit Of Better Beer", The Morning Advertiser, November 30, 2021, © William Reed Ltd

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New Coca-Cola Philippines Recycling Center To Open Early In 2022 November 26, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Philippines branch of Coca-Cola says its food-grade bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling facility in General Trias, Cavite, will start operations in the first quarter of next year. Known as PETValue, the facility is a joint venture between Coca-Cola Philippines and green technology and packaging provider Indorama Ventures. It is intended to boost the Philippines’ domestic recycling capabilities and improve the circular economy for polyethylene (PET) bottles in the country. PETValue will have an estimated capacity of around 30,000 tons of post-consumer PET plastic bottles, equivalent to almost two billion pieces of plastic bottles. Last month, Coca-Cola collaborated with biomass-to-chemical technology licensor Changchun Meihe Science & Technology to launch a prototype bottle made entirely from plant-based plastic. "Coca-Cola Philippines to open recycling facility early next year", Packaging Gateway, November 26, 2021, © Verdict Media Limited

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Clover Sonoma Dairy Introduces Eco-Friendly Milk Jug November 23, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Petaluma, Calif.-based dairy – a “family-owned, third-generation, Certified B Corporation business” – announced that it is the first dairy to offer a post-consumer recycled (PCR) gallon milk jug. Starting with 30 percent PCR content in its organic gallon milk line, the company has committed to increasing the PCR content and extending PCR content use across all Clover Sonoma gallon milk jugs by 2025. According to the company, using PCR content in plastic packaging creates a closed loop system for recycling plastic gallon milk jugs and ensures plastic is neither created nor destroyed but re-used.  Donna Berry, "Clover Sonoma fighting climate change one jug at a time", Food Business News, November 23, 2021, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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Upcycled Snacks Offer A Food Waste Solution October 24, 2021: 12:00 AM EST Consumers purchase so many food products without thinking about their often good and nutritious by-products, says Philadelphia restaurateur Kiki Aranita. But those otherwise edible by-products often end up in landfills. There are alternatives, however. Among the eight food brands committed to upcycling to reduce food waste are two snack brands: Pulp Pantry’s Pulp Chips (Jalapeño, BBQ, and Sea Salt Lime Pulp Chips), made using the fiber left over from juicing fruits and vegetables, so they’re naturally gluten-free and vegan; and Seconds Carrot Crackers, made from upcycled juice pulp and peels, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, nutritional yeast, and flax and chia seeds – a vegan alternative to Cheez-Its, according to Aranita. A 6-box variety pack costs $42. Kiki Aranita, "Upcycling snacks; 7 innovative food brands rethinking sustainability", Reviewed , October 24, 2021, © Reviewed, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network LLC

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Coca-Cola’s Prototype Plant-Based Bottle Applies Available Technologies October 22, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The company’s next generation prototype bottle is its first made from 100 percent plant-based plastic (bPET), excluding cap and label, and is produced using technologies that are now ready to be commercially scaled across the industry. The development of the prototype is a facet of its work toward the reduction of virgin oil-based plastics in its bottles, alongside investments to increase availability of high-quality recycled content.  Approximately 900 of the prototype bottles were produced. The bottle is recyclable and can be recycled bottle-to-bottle within existing recycling infrastructures, alongside PET from oil-based sources. The company is committed to becoming net zero carbon by 2050. "Coca-Cola Unveils New Prototype Bottle Made From 100 Percent Plant-Based Sources", Atlanta – Webwire , October 22, 2021, © WebWire

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Dr Pepper Debuts Chocolate-Flavored Variant, Rewards Program August 15, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Frisco, Texas-based soft drink company’s FANtastic Chocolate! Flavor Is being introduced with a limited time Dr Pepper "Pepper Perks" rewards program. Consumers participate by scanning the proof of purchase QR code on Dr Pepper purchases, triggering a prompt to create a "Pepper Perks" account. Once the qualifying number of points are earned, consumers can redeem their purchase to receive the new flavor while supplies last. Participants can also enter for a chance to win a trip to the College Football Playoff National Championship and redeem other Dr Pepper branded college team gear. "Calling All Super Fans: Dr Pepper Reveals FANtastic Chocolate", PRNewswire , August 15, 2021, © Cision US Inc

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Calls For Deposit Scheme After Huge U.K. Can And Bottle Beach Cleanup August 11, 2021: 12:00 AM EST A massive U.K. beach litter cleanup effort found that nearly two-thirds of the discarded bottles and cans collected had been traced to 12 companies, with Coca-Cola packaging being the most prevalent. The report, by marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), said other branded packaging pollution came from PepsiCo, AB InBev, McDonald’s, Mondelēz International, Heineken, Tesco, Carlsberg Group, Suntory, Haribo, Mars, and Aldi. Nearly four thousand volunteers collected branded items on 11,139 miles of coastline, making it the U.K.’s biggest coordinated cleanup event. SAS called for legislation creating an “‘all-in” deposit scheme that would hold companies to account and “turn off the tap of plastic and packaging pollution flooding the ocean.” Beverage and other companies have said that a lack of a good deposit return scheme (DRS) in the U.K. means their packaging is needlessly littered. Helena Horton, "Coca-Cola most common littered brand on UK beaches, says study", The Guardian, August 11, 2021, © Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies

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Keurig Dr Pepper Commits To Slashing Use Of Virgin Plastic April 12, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The third largest non-alcoholic packaged beverage company in North America, which used 208,000 metric tons of plastic packaging in 2018, has agreed to cut its use of virgin plastic for packaging by 20 percent by 2025. Citing new data on the growing plastic pollution problem, Berkeley, Calif.-based nonprofit foundation As You Sow filed shareholder proposals with ten leading consumer goods companies and retailers for 2021, including Keurig Dr Pepper, calling for commitments to reduce use of plastic packaging. KDP told As You Sow it will cut virgin plastic by 20 percent by using more recycled content, eliminating unnecessary material, redesigning packaging, and exploring reuse models. Mark Murphy, "Keurig Dr Pepper Agrees to 20 Percent Cut in Virgin Plastic Use", FFT Ireland, April 12, 2021, © Business Post Media Group

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Keurig Dr Pepper Signs On To U.S. And Canada Plastics Pacts January 27, 2021: 12:00 AM EST The Burlington, Mass.-based beverage company has joined two regional initiatives of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's global Plastics Pact network: the U.S. Plastic Pact and the Canada Plastics Pact. Both bring together major players from across the local plastic value chain to create a circular economy for plastics. The company also recently joined Ocean Conservancy's Trash Free Seas Alliance, which is working toward solutions that will mitigate plastic waste entering the ocean. The company has committed to converting 100 percent of packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2025, and to use 30 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content across its packaging portfolio by 2025. "Keurig Dr Pepper Joins Leading Collaboratives Focused on Building a Circular Economy for Plastics", PRNewswire , January 27, 2021, © Cision US Inc.

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Paper Recyclers Are Beginning To Solve The Problem Of Plastic-Lined Cups And Cartons December 20, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Because disposable coffee cups, milk cartons, takeout boxes, and other food packages have a plastic lining, most recycling systems in the U.S. can’t handle them. But that is starting to change as the recycled paper industry redesigns its systems to salvage, sanitize, and recycle the paper from these containers. Georgia-Pacific, for example, is equipping two of its 14 facilities to be able to separate the paper from plastic, then recycle it into products like paper towels for restaurants and toilet rolls for commercial buildings. It portends a time when customers will be able to safely throw their Starbucks cups into the recycling bin without having to think twice. Elizabeth Segran, "Why it’s so hard to recycle coffee cups—and why that’s finally starting to change", Fast Company, December 20, 2020, © Mansueto Ventures LLC

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Coca-Cola European Partners Speeds Up Decarbonization Program December 10, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The British multinational Coke bottler says it is accelerating the decarbonization of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions – by 2030. The overall goal is to become a Net Zero business by 2040. The emissions reduction plan affects its entire value chain: ingredients, packaging, operations, transportation, and refrigeration. A major focus will be on a commitment to support strategic suppliers as they set their own science-based carbon reduction targets and use 100 percent renewable electricity. CCEP is investing €250m ($303 million) over three years to implement the plan. "Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach Net Zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040", Coca-Cola European Partners , December 10, 2020, © Coca-Cola European Partners

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Metal Packaging Boosts Sustainability Credentials Of Snack Brands December 3, 2020: 12:00 AM EST According to Laetitia Durafour of Crown Food Europe, snacks packed with sodium and fats will always be popular. But consumers are increasingly demanding healthier options, and they also want the containers to be 100 percent recyclable. Metal packaging is one solution. Once the contents of a metal package have been consumed, the metal can be recycled infinitely without loss of physical properties. Many packaging materials, once recycled, can only be used for a lesser quality product, but a metal recycled today could be back on the retail shelf in the same form. A recent study found that nearly eight in 10 respondents said sustainability is important for them when making a purchasing decision. Ultimately, says Durafour, healthy snacks and metal packaging are a symbiotic match, allowing consumers to consciously choose snacks that will boost their personal health, while also focusing on the health of the planet. Gill Hyslop, "The case for metal and the time to get healthy (snacks)", BakeryAndSnacks.com, December 03, 2020, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Coca-Cola Austria Rewards Customers Who Recycle In App-Based Initiative November 16, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The Vienna-based company partnered with waste management specialist Reclay Group to create a program using the Recycle me! app that awards points redeemable at restaurants. Customers who recycle their PET bottles in designated collection containers must scan a code under the cap of their bottles as they properly dispose of them. The company’s goal is to have all of their packaging returned through the motivational program. "New app from Coca Cola Austria rewards consumers for recycling PET bottles", Packaging Europe, November 16, 2020, © Packaging Europe Ltd. A Rapid News Communications Group Company

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Coca-Cola Unveils Paper Bottle Prototype October 29, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The paper bottle with a recyclable plastic liner is being developed in a company lab in Brussels, Belgium. Considered a first-generation prototype, the bottle will eventually be made entirely of paper, according to the company, which is doing comprehensive testing in the lab to see how it performs in the refrigerator, how strong it is, and how well it protects the drinks inside. “We are convinced that paper packaging has a role to play in the future,” says Stijn Franssen, EMEA R&D packaging innovation manager Rachel Arthur , "Coca-Cola reveals paper bottle prototype: 'This opens up a whole new world of packaging possibilities'", Beverage Daily, October 29, 2020, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Keurig Dr Pepper Brands Steer Toward 100 Percent rPET Bottles October 26, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The company’s Snapple and CORE brands will transition to bottles made of 100 percent recycled (rPET) plastic with a goal of eliminating 46.3 million pounds of virgin plastic used annually. Snapple, available now in 100 percent recycled plastic 16 oz. bottles in West Coast markets, will roll out rPET bottles in phases across the country through early next year. The company said CORE rPET bottles will be on shelves beginning in early 2021. About one-fifth of the packaging of KDP's portfolio of 125 brands is made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.  "Keurig Dr Pepper Begins Transition to 100 percent Recycled Plastic Bottles for Snapple and CORE Brands", PR Newswire , October 26, 2020, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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Wildway Sustainability Plan Emphasizes Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging October 23, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The San Antonio, Texas-based natural food company is launching sustainable post-consumer recycled packaging designed to prolong the life of plastic, giving it a second use before it reaches a landfill. The new design will roll out this fall in Wildway’s Apple Cinnamon and Banana Nut grain-free granola. The entire product portfolio will be updated by 2023. U.S. recycling companies had been sending plastic trash to China to process, a practice shut down last year. Other countries began to purchase American plastic trash without proper infrastructure in place. “By redesigning our packaging, we are doing what we can to prolong the life of non-recyclable plastics instead of contributing to more single-use plastics that go straight to the landfill, despite what marketing departments claim,” said Wildway CEO Kelli Koehler. Wildway, founded in 2014, produces better-for-you grain-free granolas, hot cereals, and fruit & nut snack mixes made with real-food ingredients. "Wildway Launches Sustainability Plan With Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging", Vegworld Magazine , October 23, 2020, © VegWorld Magazine

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Byron Bay Brands Launch Functional, Carbon-Neutral Cereals October 22, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Three of the Australian company’s brands have collaborated to launch nutrient-dense, carbon-neutral cereals formulated from functional ingredients supporting personal and planetary health. The “We, the many” environmental movement was created by the Brook family from Brookfarm and Cape Byron Distillery; and Brad Rogers and Jamie Cook, two of the co-founders of Stone & Wood, all of whom wanted to create “a movement where climate change is a key business driver rather than an afterthought.” We, the many* will commit 50 percent of profits to climate-change action projects, including regenerative agriculture, wind and solar farms, recycling technology and forest regeneration. We, the many’s full range of cereals is scheduled to launch next month. Tong Van, "Byron Bay brands join forces to create carbon-neutral cereal range", Inside FMCG, October 22, 2020, © InsideFMCG

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U.K.’s KP Snacks Rebrands BFY Popchips Snack October 22, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The savory snack company announced it is relaunching the Popchips brand – not to be confused with a U.S. snack of the same name – with a new look and is moving its production in-house. Popchips products were previously made in the U.K. and Belgium, but will now be made at a new 1,800 square foot facility at KP's Leicestershire base. The snack line includes Barbeque, Sea Salt & Black Pepper, Sour Cream & Onion, and Sea Salt & Vinegar variants. The smaller packs will remove 23 tons of plastic from the supply chain every year, the company says. The new design, debuting in November, "prominently features core ingredients, gives the brand standout and is more fun and relevant", said KP. It also incorporates Popchips' signature tagline, “Popped not Fried.” Daniel Woolfson, "KP revamps Popchips and slashes packaging", thegrocer.co.uk, October 22, 2020, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

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Coca-Cola Commits To Furthering Goals Of New Climate Change Roadmap October 12, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola has endorsed the goals of new climate change roadmap from the Ceres Company Network that stresses the importance of setting science-based corporate strategies to address climate change. Roadmap 2030 urges companies to commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040; achieve resource positivity across key commodities by 2030; reach water balance in watersheds of high-water stress; and enable a just and inclusive transition. An example of Coca-Cola’s commitment to the goals is a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines and Indorama Ventures to build a "bottle to bottle" recycling plant that can process two billion bottles annually.  Heather Clancy, "Coca-Cola on board with emphasizing human impact", GreenBiz, October 12, 2020, © GreenBiz Group Inc.

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SodaStream Begins Installing Spent CO2 Tank Recycling Machines October 5, 2020: 12:00 AM EST In a partnership with can and bottle collection solutions company Tomra (Norway), the Israel-based PepsiCo business unit is launching reverse vending machines that allow customers to return used CO2 canisters for recycling. The machines are being installed in retail stores across the European Union and the U.S., and machines are already in operation in Sweden and France. The goal of the partnership is to make cylinder exchange more efficient for both retailers and SodaStream customers, and ultimately increase canister recycling for reuse. Martin White, "SodaStream and Tomra launch CO2 canister reverse vending machines", FoodBev Media , October 05, 2020, © FoodBev Media Ltd

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Weetabix Introduces 100 Percent Recyclable Bottles For Breakfast Drinks October 5, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The U.K. breakfast cereal company says the new fully recyclable bottles will be used in its On the Go range of breakfast drinks, which will be introduced this month. The new packaging took 18 months to develop, and the bottle, cap, and sleeve can now all be recycled together. A statement from the company claims that 92 percent of its packaging is now recyclable thanks to the release of the new bottles, and the company aims to reach 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2025. Martin White, "Weetabix unveils 100 percent recyclable bottles for its On The Go range", FoodBev Media, October 05, 2020, © FoodBev Media Ltd

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Kelp-Based Snacks From 12 Tides Offer Health, Sustainability Benefits September 25, 2020: 12:00 AM EST Another sign of the ascension of kelp (seaweed) as a healthful component of snacks is the line of organic seaweed puffed snacks from San Francisco-based start-up 12 Tides. The roasted, tissue-thin snacks, available in sea salt, chili, and “everything seasoning” flavors, are made from sustainably harvested North American kelp, which is nutrient dense and supports ocean restoration, according to the company. Kelp can grow up to 18 inches in a day, efficiently absorbing a large amount of carbon from the ocean. The company noted that kelp is a zero-input crop requiring no fertilizers, no fresh water, and no arable land. The kelp is also a different species from the Asian nori seaweed, which has a fishier flavor. “We geared the flavor profile and the texture … toward a mainstream audience and are positioning ourselves as a better-for-you alternative to traditional salty snacks like potato chips,” said founder Patrick Schnettler.[Image Credit: © 12 Tides] Monica Watrous , "Food Entrepreneur: Creating a sea change in the food system", Food Business News, September 25, 2020, © SOSLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY

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All Coca-Cola European Partners Bottles Now Made With 50 Percent rPET September 22, 2020: 12:00 AM EST The multinational bottler has partnered with Coca-Cola Great Britain is manufacturing all plastic bottles across its core brands with 50 percent recycled plastic (rPET) – more than 21,000 tons of recycled plastic per year. Labels on the bottles will inform customers of the change and encouraging them to recycle the bottle under a Deposit Return Scheme that is coupled with investment in infrastructure. According to the company, there isn’t enough food-grade recycled plastic available in the U.K. to switch to 100 percent rPET across its entire range. [Image Credit: © Coca-Cola European Partners] Liz Wells , "Coca-Cola European Partners reaches sustainability milestone", Talking Retail , September 22, 2020, © Metropolis International Group Limited, a member of the Metropolis Group

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