What is a PlantBottle?

What is a PlantBottle?

Coca-Cola has introduced the PlantBottle, a fully recyclable plastic bottle made partially from plant material. The PlantBottle is made from a process that turns sugar cane and molasses, a by-product of sugar production, into a component for PET plastic, according to a press release.

What company developed PlantBottle technology?

The Coca-Cola Company’s
PlantBottle packaging is The Coca-Cola Company’s vision to develop a more responsible plant-based alternative to packaging traditionally made from fossil fuels and other non-renewable materials.

What is coke plant bottle made of?

paraxylene
Coca-Cola’s new prototype plant-based bottle is made from plant-based paraxylene (bPX) – using a new process by Virent – which has been converted to plant-based terephthalic acid (bPTA).

Does Dasani water have plastic in it?

Resources are limited, so DASANI® revolutionized its bottle to reduce its impact while striving to produce delicious tasting water. By using recyclable PET plastic partially sourced from plants, PlantBottle® packaging is helping reduce environmental impact by reducing our footprint on the planet.

Did DASANI change their bottle caps?

DASANI Bottle Caps Made With Recycled Plastic. Coca-Cola North America is bringing a new twist to sustainable packaging by using caps made from recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic – a beverage industry first – on DASANI bottles.

Why do Coca-Cola say they aren’t getting rid of plastic bottles altogether?

Plastic has lots of benefits: it’s light, easy to use on the go, uses less material than glass and doesn’t break easily. One of the biggest advantages is that as long as it’s disposed of properly, it can be recycled and turned into new bottles again and again.

What technologies does Coke use?

Coca-Cola also is using digital technology to create new consumer experiences via innovative programs like sip & scan, which lets consumers unlock experiences and prizes by scanning icons on Coke packages with their mobile phones.

What plants are in Coca-Cola?

Since then, Coca-Cola has used a cocaine-free coca leaf extract. Today, that extract is prepared at a Stepan Company plant in Maywood, New Jersey, the only manufacturing plant authorized by the federal government to import and process coca leaves, which it obtains from Peru and Bolivia.

Is PlantBottle biodegradable?

Coca-Cola’s PlantBottle is an example of a durable bioplastic (rather than a biodegradable bioplastic), meaning it will last like a traditional PET bottle, but that it is also recyclable.

When did coke introduce plastic bottles?

1978: Coca-Cola and Pepsi, introduced the first 2l PET plastic bottles to the World. We all thought back then that was fantastic, and the greatest invention. You could drop the bottles, re-open them many times, perfect for pick-nick box, etc.