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Coca Cola GB sets out its sustainability targets

Coca Cola GB

Coca Cola GBCoca Cola GB Targets of recycling more packaging that it uses by “championing improvements to collection schemes and supporting the recycling industry”. It is targeting this to be done by 2020.

It aims to annually ensure that 100% of its cans and bottles are fully recyclable. By 2025, the company aims to support the development of infrastructure and technology to enable Coca Cola GB the recycling of other materials.

On lightweighting, Coca Cola GB is targeting a 25% reduction in the amount of material it uses across all packaging formats by 2020. It is also continuing its work to support the wider packaging industry to explore “next generation packaging”.

Coca Cola GB also highlighted its desire, by 2020, to cut the carbon footprint of a product by a third. It also aims, by 2020, to reduce the absolute carbon footprint of its core business by 50%.

“Sustainability is about doing the right thing,” said Coca Cola Enterprises vice president and general manager Leendert den Hollander. “We have been on a journey and it is important to have a strategy and an action plan. It is about delivering.”

Why we use biodegradable products

Why we use biodegradable products

Why we use biodegradable products;

Why we use biodegradable products. Biodegradable products are products made with some components of biological or renewable materials the Bio in bioproducts relates to inputs derived from biological sources, including agriculture ( e.g. crops and crop residues dried distillers grains ) and/or food processing ( by products, residues and off – specification materials ). Forestry is another potential source of biological materials.

Why biodegradable products :

The emerging bioeconomy offers the potential to contribute significantly to the overall economy. The manufacture of bio based products provides the opportunity to benefit all participants in the value chain, in particular, primary producers may realize increased economy gains from bio-based materials derived from products that they generate, many of which have been considered Waste materials in the past.

Environmental benefits :

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacture of some bioproducts, compared to petroleum-based equivalent.
  • Increased safety for the environment, reduced toxicity and more biodegradability.
  • Sustainable production of renewable feedstock’s.

Socioeconomic benefits :

  • A diversified and stable bioeconomy sector that strengthens overall economy.
  • Farm diversification resulting from additional uses of agricultural feedstock’s.
  • Development of new industries and products.
  • Increased economic opportunities for rural communities.
  • Reduced dependence of non-renewable fossil fuels.

Health benefits :

  • Potential production of inexpensive medical drugs and vaccines.
  • Development of new drugs not available from traditional sources.