# Plant-Based Soda Bottles The Coca-Cola 100% Plant-Based Bottle is in the Prototype Phase By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-bottle References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/coca-cola-introduces-100-plant-based-bottle-prototype/) & [coca-colacompany](https://www.coca-colacompany.com)  Concerns surrounding plastic bottles are reaching a new high amongst consumers, which is seeing brands respond with new initiatives like the [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-products-recyclable) 100% plant-based bottle. The bottle was created thanks to a partnership with Changchun Meihe Science & Technology and [UPM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberbased-packaging), and consists of an entirely plant-based body. The packaging is achieved using paraxylene (bPX) using sugar that has been sourced from corn and is presently in the prototype phase with roughly 900 bottles produced. Coca-Cola Chief Technical and Innovation Officer Nancy Quan commented on the new Coca-Cola 100% plant-based bottle saying, "We have been working with technology partners for many years to develop the right technologies to create a bottle with 100% plant-based content – aiming for the lowest possible carbon footprint – and it’s exciting that we have reached a point where these technologies exist and can be scaled by participants in the value chain." Image Credit: The Coca-Cola Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Packaging:** The rise of environmentalism has opened up opportunities for plant-based packaging to replace traditional plastic packaging. - **Green Technology:** The need for environmentally-friendly technology has increased and companies can invest in research to develop eco-friendly alternatives to traditional manufacturing processes. - **Sustainable Innovation:** Companies can develop more sustainable innovations that reduce the impact on the environment while increasing efficiency and profits. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The Coca-Cola plant-based bottle provides disruptive innovation opportunities for beverage companies to create sustainable packaging and reduce carbon footprint. - **Packaging Industry:** The shift towards plant-based packaging offers opportunities for companies to develop and market new sustainable products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Technology Industry:** The Coca-Cola plant-based bottle opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies to develop more eco-friendly manufacturing methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prototype-pet-bottle.md) - [Plant-Based Plastic Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-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) - [Bio-Based Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsberg-fibre-bottle.md) - [Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprite-bottles.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)