Coca-Cola Revolutionises Plastic Production Using CO2
In a move towards eco-friendly packaging, global beverage giant Coca-Cola has revealed a bold initiative to revolutionise plastic production. Driven by its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, the company is funding a three-year project at Swansea University, where they aim to create bottle tops using carbon dioxide (CO2) extracted directly from the atmosphere. This innovative approach represents a significant leap forward in the world of sustainable materials, potentially reshaping the future of plastic manufacturing.
Traditional plastic production depends on fossil fuels, resulting in large contributions to global carbon emissions. However, Coca-Cola is determined to eliminate fossil fuels from the equation. The project uses a chemical process where CO2 sourced from the air or factory emissions is combined with water and electric charge is then applied, leading to the production of ethylene, a key component of plastic. These investments are aimed at enhancing the sustainability of raw materials, helping to decrease significant CO2 emissions within supply chains and decreasing costs in materials, transport and logistics.
This is not the only advancement that Coca-Cola is making in reducing their carbon footprint, with the company funding research into converting CO2 into artificial sugar.
