Coca-Cola launches 100% recycled PET bottles in Bangladesh

Coca-Cola Bangladesh is introducing bottles made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic (rPET), excluding caps and labels, of Kinley water in 2-liter packages across the country.

There are plans to expand to all other Coca-Cola products and sizes.

The safety of rPET packaging thoroughly complies with The Coca-Cola Company's strict global standards for food-grade rPET packaging as well as the country's local standards.

According to Coca-Cola, consumers can expect the same refreshing taste of its products in a more sustainable package in all retail outlets.

When PET plastic bottles are recycled and recycled material is used to turn old bottles into new bottles, PET bottles can have a lower carbon footprint than some other types of packaging,

Ta Duy Tung, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Bangladesh, noted that Coca-Cola must have enough supply of food-grade recycled plastic to meet demand, which is why they are investing in the collection and recycling of PET plastic bottles.

The Coca-Cola Foundation is partnering with SR Asia and Cordaid Bangladesh, to collect waste plastic bottles and strengthen the waste management system, in Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation respectively.

The Coca-Cola Company now offers 100 percent rPET bottles in more than 30 markets around the world.