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Coca-Cola introduces new 100% recycled bottle in US, but is it enough?
The company seems to be aiming to clean up its act somewhat this year with the introduction of a 13.2-ounce bottle made with 100-percent recycled PET (rPET) plastic.
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In December 2020, a report found Coca-Cola was the top corporate plastic polluter for the third year in a row, meaning its products were found clogging the most places with the largest amounts of plastic pollution.
The company seems to be aiming to clean up its act somewhat
this year with the introduction of a 13.2-ounce bottle made with
Coca-Cola introduced a bottle made from 100% recycled material to help reduce the company's plastic use. The bottle cap and label are not recycled material.
Among the innovations rolling out through July 2021 are new 100% rPET bottles, a new 13.2-oz bottle size, enhanced on-pack recycling messaging, and a new aluminum bottle for water.
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