BIOPLASTICS

Eight consumer goods giants come together with WWF to drive sustainable plant-based feedstock development / Establish Bioplastic Feedstock Alliance

COCA-COLA

Deals with three biotechnology companies to speed up development of 100% bio-based “PlantBottle” / Virent, Gevo and Avantium to develop their respective technologies / Replacing petroleum-based PTA with plant-based PTA

COCA-COLA

Strategic partnership with food manufacturer Heinz for PlantBottle packaging / 30% plant-based material