Paper Bottles Signal Greener Future for Packaging

Coca-Cola is launching its first-ever paper bottle prototype! The trial will take place in Hungary in mid-2021, and is a pioneering step for the beverage giant that could eventually lead to a reduction in plastic waste. The bottle consists of a paper shell with a recyclable plastic lining. The cap, while still plastic, is made from 100-percent recycled PET. Ultimately, the company’s goal is to produce a bottle that can be recycled as easily as paper. The new paper technology is created with the idea to have the recyclable bottles made of sustainably-sourced wood that is  capable of containing liquids, CO2, and oxygen.