Coca-Cola introduces the UK’s first tie-down caps

Coca-Cola launches the first screw caps on plastic bottles in the UK. These caps that stay attached to the bottle prevent waste build-up and encourage plastic recycling.

“This is a small change that we hope will have a big impact so that no cap is left in the environment and it is all recycled,” said Stephen Moorhouse, Managing Director of Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners, UK.
“This change is just one of the steps we are taking as part of our ‘This is the way’ sustainability plan, which is part of our goal of net zero emissions for 2040. It is also one of many steps we are taking towards a pollution-free world.” lose.’

Production bound caps

Production of the new caps will start at Coca-Cola European Partner’s bottling plant in East Kilbride, just below Glasgow. Consumers in Scotland and the North of England will see the first caps placed on Fanta, Coca-Cola Zero and Diet Coke 1.5-litre bottles. After that, the application will continue until 2024, when all plastic bottles will be fitted with screw caps.

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“We are proud to be the first UK site to lead the way in the production of plastic bottles with screw caps,” said Seamus Kerrigan, COO of Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners in East Kilbride. “This achievement follows a significant investment in our production lines to prepare for these – and other manufacturing innovations – to produce our brands in the most sustainable way.”
“Last year saw the introduction of on-the-go bottles made from 100% recycled plastic and the transition from plastic to paper straws for the Capri-Sun juice brand.”

environmental law

Jo Churchill, UK Minister for Resources and Waste, commented: “The government is committed to encouraging recycling across the country through our new environment law, which mandates a deposit-back scheme for beverage packaging, and makes manufacturers more responsible for their packaging and its implementation.” Consistent recycling groups.”

More recycling

“This exciting move by Coca-Cola Great Britain supports the ongoing work with UK Plastics Charter to ensure as much plastic packaging as possible is collected and recycled,” said Adam Herriot, sector specialist at environmental organisation, WRAP. “In 2020, we saw the amount of plastic packaging recycled increase from 44% to 52%. Small changes combine to make a big difference, and when it comes to recycling, the higher the quality of the material, the better. We look forward to more innovations in this the field.”