Green Technology

 " ... Coca-Cola ... unveiled ... a new plastic bottle made partially from plants.  The "PlantBottle™" is fully recyclable, has a lower reliance on a non-renewable resource, and reduces carbon emissions, compared with petroleum-based PET plastic bottles."

" ... a significant development in sustainable packaging innovation ... builds on our legacy of environmental ingenuity and sets the course for us to realize our vision to eventually introduce bottles made with materials that are 100 percent recyclable and renewable." 

"... made from a blend of petroleum-based materials and up to 30 percent plant-based materials. ...  process that turns sugar cane and molasses ... into a key component for PET plastic.  ... exploring the use of other plant materials for future generations of the "PlantBottle™."

" ...  analysis ... indicates the "PlantBottle™" with 30 percent plant-base material reduces carbon emissions by up to 25 percent, compared with petroleum-based PET... can be processed through existing manufacturing and recycling facilities without contaminating traditional PET. "

Via:  Coka-Cola  LINK