Items Tagged with 'recycled PET (rPET) bottles'

In an evolving landscape, plastic packaging has embraced innovation to support sustainability and packaging design needs. 

Albertsons Companies Inc., Boise, Idaho, announced the launch of Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled PET (rPET). 

Launched in 2020, Chlorophyll Water provides more than just hydration. The water is loaded with chlorophyll and vitamins, supplying plenty of potential health benefits while valuing sustainability.

Sustainability goals have affected the use of plastic packaging in the beverage market, and experts note how brands have handled that shift in preference.

Chlorophyll Water launched new bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) with CleanFlake label technology in the Hot Products section of Natural Products Expo West.

Califia Farms announced that it has transitioned all of its bottles in the United States and Canada to 100% recycled plastic (rPET), a move that will help reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 19% and cut its energy use in half, it says. 

When it comes to recycling, studies show that consumers express concerns about recycling success in the United States, but companies are looking to change that through education, awareness and improved access.

As the beverage industry works toward tackling environmental degradation, experts highlight how sustainable packaging efforts are having an impact on plastic bottle manufacturing.

Coca-Cola, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., has teamed up with local pizzerias across the United States to launch Toss In, Take Out, a traveling restaurant takeover to serve up slices and pies. But, not for any amount of money, instead for the act of recycling a plastic bottle. Available now in 11 major U.S. markets, Toss In, Take Out will be celebrating the expansion of 100% recycled plastic bottles through takeovers of consumers’ favorite pizza spots in New York City, Atlanta and Chicago. 

In the name of sustainability beverage manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with packaging innovations. With Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages of Year feature, the editors selected a collection of packaging releases that highlight the sustainable packaging efforts that beverage-makers are applying to their brands.