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We offer beverages in a variety of packaging formats to give consumers more choices.

These formats include glass and plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and refillable packaging. Each option can play a role in helping reduce packaging waste and associated emissions.

We’re focused on using more recycled material in our primary packaging and supporting the collection and recycling of beverage containers, both of which depend on enabling policies and the growth of collection and recycling infrastructure. We also continue to invest in our refillable infrastructure.

Our Goals

  • We aim to use 35% to 40% recycled material in primary packaging (plastic, glass and aluminum), including increasing recycled plastic use to 30% to 35% globally by 2035.

  • Help ensure the collection of 70% to 75% of the equivalent number of bottles and cans introduced into the market annually by 2035.


The collection and recycling of beverage packaging remains complex. Systems, infrastructure, regulations and consumer behavior vary widely by market and regionally. Collective action is needed to support collection and recycling infrastructure and policies.

Packaging goals

An Integrated Approach

The Coca‑Cola system is focused on measurable and interconnected actions under two pillars: Design and Partner to Collect.

Integrated approach

Design

Almost all (99%1) of our primary consumer packaging is designed to be recyclable, and we are working on the remaining packages

 

1 - This metric includes our primary consumer packaging, which excludes caps and labels, cups for fountain and dispensed solutions that are mainly purchased by our customers

Design

Partner to Collect

Through collaboration with local and global partners, we continue to explore new collection models and improve existing ones, investing in local infrastructure and engaging with policymakers.

Partner to collect

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