For brands wanting to be more relevant to their sustainability-minded customers, the PlantCarton package is a plant-based solution that can reduce plastic use by about 80 percent.

For Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages poll, the publication’s editors nominated five packaging initiatives that addressed sustainable packaging.

Industry-leading beverage companies The Coca-Cola Co., Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo are taking the lead on another front: protecting the environment.

As part of its longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability, FIJI Water announced a multifaceted initiative to transform its use of plastic while promoting a circular economy.

Not only are the cans more portable, but they also are able to keep kombucha fresher for longer and are made with more than 50 percent recycled material.

Beverage companies and plants are increasing efforts to further sustainability.

Today, 90 percent of beverage plants are trying to achieve some degree of sustainability, which includes adoption of zero waste, water reuse, recycled materials and waste minimization.

The new 8-ounce cartons of Maple Hill milk provide a convenient, on-the-go option, in a shelf-stable package that does not need refrigeration until after being opened.

Designed to reduce plastic waste and increase the use of recycled and renewable materials in the United States, DASANI’s packaging updates also ensure that all DASANI bottles continue to be fully recyclable, the company says.