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From April 2025, Coca-Cola and Pepsi will have to change their packaging to PET bottles with at least 30% recycled plastic, rising to 60% by 2028-2029

Raluca Ioana Draghici

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A new European rule obliges beverage giants to use recycled packaging materials, aiming to reduce plastic waste. While the aim is a circular economy, implementation could increase prices by 30%. In India, challenges in producing food-grade recycled PET may complicate the transition. The measure has the potential to spur packaging innovation by exploring biodegradable alternatives.

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