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Keurig Dr Pepper Begins Transition to 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles for Snapple and CORE Brands

"Transitioning to recycled plastic bottles for two of our key brands is a critical next step in Keurig Dr Pepper's commitment to a circular economy," said Monique Oxender, Chief Sustainability Officer of KDP. "This important portfolio evolution enables us to offer consumers their favorite beverages, while meeting their desire for more sustainable packaging."

Brand Provided | Published 4 years ago | About a 0 minute read

Keurig Dr Pepper announced that its Snapple® and CORE® brands are transitioning to bottles made of 100% recycled (rPET) plastic, eliminating approximately 46.3 million pounds of virgin plastic used by KDP annually. Snapple is available now in 100% recycled plastic 16 oz. bottles in West Coast markets and will continue to roll out in phases across the country through early next year. In addition, with production underway, CORE bottles made from 100% recycled plastic will be on shelves beginning in early 2021.

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Coffee pod waste, no more!

Join us at SB'24 San Diego (October 14-17) as Monique Oxender — Chief Sustainability Officer at Keurig Dr Pepper — shares insights from the journey and deep collaborations behind the company's plastic-free, metal-free, compostable coffee pod solutions and compostable coatings for coffee grounds.

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