Discussion on impacts and solutions for plastics waste

Article from the World Economic Forum on Plastic bottle made from plants 

[Motivated by unmet consumer demand for conscious consumption, the private sector can be on the leading edge of solutions for our children. Even corporations that have provided the most frivolous and unhealthy food and beverages to the entire world can be socially conscious innovators. There is hope to the extent our thinking can evolve beyond the simple dichotomies of our antiquated past.]

From the article:

It’s a 100% recyclable material, and since its initial launch in 2009 it has helped Coca-Cola reduce its emissions by the equivalent of one million vehicles. Now, the company has opened the bottle’s patent to the public so other developers and manufacturers can use it.

Meanwhile, PepsiCo – that other giant of the food and beverage world – is also making headway in rethinking its packaging materials.