Coca-Cola has announced that it will be removing plastic packaging for its can multi-packs and will now be using the KeelClip fiber-based packaging. This transition will eliminate the need for plastic rings, shrink wrap, and other plastic materials used in the packaging process to aid the environmentally conscious movement. The KeelClip integration will help remove 75,000 pounds of plastic packaging from Coca-Cola’s core operations and furthers the company’s efforts in sustainability.
Coca-Cola has expressed its commitment to creating a circular economy and understands that plastic packaging is one of the leading causes of waste. Graphic Packaging’s KeelClip technology is an award-winning packaging innovation that has allowed companies like Coca-Cola to reduce their reliance on plastics for a more sustainable future.
Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging
Coca-Cola Switches Out its Plastic Packaging for the KeelClip
Trend Themes
1. Fiber-based Packaging - Companies can shift to fiber-based packaging as an environmentally conscious alternative to plastic packaging, with the opportunity to reduce waste and strengthen sustainability efforts.
2. Circular Economy - Businesses can adopt a circular economy approach to reduce waste and embrace sustainability by reusing, repurposing, and recycling materials in their operations.
3. Award-winning Packaging Innovation - Companies can explore award-winning packaging innovations such as KeelClip technology that offer sustainability benefits and help reduce reliance on plastics.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - The beverage industry can benefit from sustainable packaging solutions such as fiber-based packaging and circular economy practices to reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship.
2. Packaging - Packaging companies can embrace sustainable packaging innovations such as KeelClip technology and circular economy practices to offer environmentally conscious solutions that meet the needs of customers.
3. Sustainability Consulting - Sustainability consulting firms can help companies transition to environmentally conscious packaging solutions, adopt circular economy strategies, and accelerate their sustainability efforts.