Coca-Cola unwraps new sustainable packaging strategy

James Murray
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Coca-Cola European Partners reveals new plan to double the use of recycled plastic in all its bottles by 2020 and trial 'incentive-based' recycling schemes

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) will today launch a major new strategy designed to curb the environmental impact of its packaging and boost the recycling rate for its iconic cans and bottles. The...

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