Coca-Cola continues to lead sustainable solutions for plastic recovery and recycling in PH

Plastics, which are relatively lightweight, strong, and easily molded into various forms—have no doubt revolutionized our everyday lives and provided convenience in the way we consume products. But due largely to improper waste management and disposal, plastic has unfortunately given rise to a global waste problem. In the Philippines alone, around 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste is generated each year, and a huge portion of this finds its way into the environment, choking waterways, polluting the ecosystem, and jeopardizing our biodiversity. “Any time our packaging ends up anywhere it doesn’t belong is simply unacceptable to us,” said Jonah De Lumen-Pernia, Public Affairs and...