PETALING JAYA: The Coca-Cola system in Malaysia is taking a significant step towards circularity in plastic packaging with the nationwide launch of Coca-Cola Original Taste and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 500ml bottles made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (excluding caps and labels).
Coca-Cola currently offers at least one brand made from 100% recycled plastic bottles in over 40 countries worldwide, including Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore – and now Malaysia.
The 100% recycled PET plastic bottles maintain the high-quality consumers expect, adhering to The Coca-Cola Company's stringent global standards for food-grade, 100% recycled plastic bottle packaging. Additionally, they are Halal-Certified by the Halal Inspection Body recognised by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).
This initiative aligns with The Coca-Cola Company’s global sustainable packaging strategy, aiming to use at least 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 globally.
“The launch of 100% recycled plastic bottles in Malaysia underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Recognising the critical role businesses play in fostering positive change, we remain dedicated to supporting and boosting the collection of post-consumer packaging. Our goal is to continue utilising recycled materials, contributing significantly to Malaysia's environmental objectives. By actively engaging in sustainable practices and promoting the circular economy, we strive to make enduring contributions towards a more sustainable future,” said Khairul Anwar Ab Gahani, public affairs, communications and sustainability director, Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei, Coca-Cola Bottlers Malaysia.
Together with its bottling arms, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Coca-Cola is driving innovations in packaging and enhancing collection recycling capacity in Malaysia. The 100% recycled plastic bottles undergo local processing and manufacturing in the Coca-Cola bottling plant at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.
The commitment echoes Coca-Cola’s dedication to sustainability, reflecting that the bottles are “made in Malaysia, by Malaysians, for Malaysians.” The bottles prominently feature the slogan Dari Botol Jadi Botol, signifying the transformative journey each bottle takes.
