Our current generation PlantBottle
technology replaces one of the two
petroleum-based ingredients that
make PET plastic. Our long-term target
and aspiration is to commercialize
a fully recyclable PET plastic bottle
that is made entirely from plantbased
materials. To realize this goal,
The Coca-Cola Company invested
in technology companies, including
Virent and Gevo, on PET in the United
States and Avantium, on PEF in the
Netherlands. We met an important
milestone in this journey and produced
the world’s first PET plastic bottle
made entirely from plant-based
materials. It was currently showcased
at the 2015 World Expo in Milan