PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., published its 2020 Sustainability Report, presenting its continued momentum to create positive change for the planet and people while acknowledging the significant work ahead to address pressing challenges in the food system, such as climate change, fertile topsoil loss, packaging waste and inequality. The report outlines how during a tumultuous year for consumers, employees and partners, PepsiCo advanced its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain.

Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light recently rolled out new recycled and photodegradable green plastic carrier rings: Hi-Cone RingCycles.

Fremont, Calif.-based PATH, the refillable bottled water brand on a mission to end single-use plastic, debuts its limited-edition Made in the USA bottle ahead of Memorial Day and Fourth of July. 

Graphic Packaging International partnered with Estrella Damm to replace its plastic shrinkwrap packaging, equivalent to 99 tons annually, with paperboard alternatives on its multipack cans.

As we commemorate this year’s Earth Day and its theme, “Restore Our Earth,” the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding consumers that if we each do our part and recycle, together we can improve the quality of our environment and decrease our use of virgin materials in all recyclable product packaging, including bottled water.  

SodaStream, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste. To kick off Earth Month, SodaStream is partnering with PangeaSeed Foundation, an ocean conservation nonprofit, to create three limited-edition SodaStream “Art for Action” bottles that will help consumers actively reduce their single-use plastic waste.

Pernod Ricard, Paris, unveiled a set of packaging innovations from Absolut Vodka, Perrier-Jouët and Beefeater, as part of its 2030 “Good Times from Good Place” Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap.