POM Wonderful begins transition to 100% recycled plastic, renewable energy
New solar farm, shift to recycled plastic transitions 11 million-plus bottles to help minimize carbon footprint
Los Angeles-based POM Wonderful, grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States, announced it is furthering its commitment to a sustainable future with the transition to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) bottles and shifting more than 90% of its electricity needs to renewable energy.
Throughout North America, starting in May, all 16-ounce bottles of POM Wonderful juices —100% Pomegranate Juice, Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Juice and Pomegranate Cherry 100% Juice — will be bottled in 100% rPET, the company says. The new bottles will feature a “100% Recycled Plastic” logo.