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The Coca-Cola Co. unveils bottle made from plants

Innovation Showcased at World Expo Milan

June 5, 2015
KEYWORDS packaging innovation / sustainable packaging / The Coca-Cola Co.
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The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, unveiled the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo - Milan. PlantBottle packaging pushes the boundaries on sustainable innovation by using groundbreaking technology to create a fully recyclable plastic bottle made from renewable plant materials, the company says.


PlantBottle packaging is The Coca-Cola Co.’s vision to develop a more responsible plant-based alternative to packaging traditionally made from fossil fuels and other non-renewable materials. PlantBottle packaging uses patented technology that converts natural sugars found in plants into the ingredients for making PET plastic bottles, it says. The packaging looks, functions and recycles like traditional PET but has a lighter footprint on the planet and its scarce resources, the company adds.

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