# Botanical Pop Bottles The Coco-Cola PlantBottle is Made out of Plant-Based Materials By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-cola-plantbottle References: [thecoca-colacompany](http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/presscenter/nr_20090514_plantbottle.html) Almost 1.6 billion servings of Coco-Cola beverages are served each year--that's a lot of plastic being made and discarded into the environment. The Coco-Cola PlantBottle, the company's most recent development towards greener packaging, will hopefully change that. The Coco-Cola PlantBottle is a plastic bottle that the brand plans to roll out for its [Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-uk) drinks (including its Dasani water). The bottles could potentially decrease carbon emissions by up to 25% as they are made from petroleum-based materials and 30% [plant-based materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantium) (sugar cane and molasses). The Coco-Cola PlantBottle can also be processed through [existing recycling facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidel-starliter-still) without contaminating petroleum-based bottles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** The Coco-Cola PlantBottle demonstrates the trend towards using plant-based materials to create environmentally-friendly packaging solutions. - **Circular Economy:** The Coco-Cola PlantBottle's ability to be processed through existing recycling facilities promotes the trend of creating a circular economy by reducing waste and maximizing resources. - **Carbon Emission Reduction:** The Coco-Cola PlantBottle's use of plant-based materials and potential to decrease carbon emissions by up to 25% aligns with the trend of companies actively working towards carbon neutrality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Beverage manufacturers can explore the use of plant-based materials to create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce their carbon footprint. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The sustainable packaging industry can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly alternatives by developing and promoting plant-based packaging materials. - **Recycling:** Companies in the recycling industry can expand their services to accommodate the processing of plant-based bottles, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable recycling system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pet-bottle.md) - [Plant-Based Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-pet-bottle.md) - [Beverage Company Sustainability Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-products-recyclable.md) - [Eco-Friendly Soda Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-uk.md) - [Transparent Soda Bottle Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bottle.md) - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toss-in-take-out.md) - [Modernized Eco Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-bottle.md) - [Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprite-bottles.md)