Coca-Cola Philippines launches new recycled PET plastic bottles along with consumer engagement initiative

MANILA, Philippines — Coca-Cola Philippines is taking another step toward a circular economy for plastic packaging by introducing more bottles made from 100% recycled PET plastic (rPET), excluding caps and labels.

The rPET packaging is now available for Coca-Cola Original in 190ml and 390ml and Wilkins Pure in 500ml, in addition to Sprite 500ml, which was introduced in 2019.

Coca-Cola’s rPET bottles maintain high-quality standards that consumers expect from the company and comply with local regulations as well as The Coca-Cola Company’s strict global standards for food-grade rPET packaging.

Coca-Cola Philippines has also established over 2,800 recycling drop-off points across the country, making it more convenient for consumers to return their empty bottles. The initiative encourages consumers to join recycling efforts, helps small store owners grow their businesses, and helps prevent plastic waste from ending up on dumpsites or the oceans.

Additionally, the company's collaboration with Plastic Bank Philippines has led to the activation of 38 recyclable waste collection branches in Cavite and Laguna.

Since 2021, the partnership resulted in the collection of 546,000kg of post-consumer bottles for recycling while also enhancing the livelihood of informal waste sector workers.

“In line with our commitment to helping build a circular economy in the country, we are working to offer innovative packaging design, expand collection and recycling programs, and forge strategic alliances with stakeholders—including government agencies, industry partners and local organizations,” Coca-Cola Philippines president Tony del Rosario said.

“We will also use our brand power to engage consumers in collection and recycling initiatives and