PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Producing recycled resins requires less energy and reduces emissions / APR life cycle analysis

YEAR IN REVIEW 2014

Part 3 – Packaging: M&A activity in the plastics packaging sector continues / Global competition changes the landscape / La Seda bankruptcy sale almost wrapped up / Coca Cola's sustainability drive hits a snag

COCA-COLA

Goal of sourcing 25% of PET from recycled or renewable materials by 2015 likely to fail / High recyclate prices, regulatory restrictions blamed / 7.5 bn "PlantBottles" sold in 2013 / "2013/2014 Sustainability Report"

COCA-COLA

Mexican PetStar PET bottle recycler doubles output / Beverage giant announces USD 7 bn investment in Mexico in lead-up to 2020

MEXICO

Rigid plastic bottle consumption to grow by 3.3% annually to 2017 / World's second largest PET bottle consumer / Awareness on sustainability rising / LAPET conference in Mexico City in October

EVENTS

Mexico City to host 11th LAPET conference in late November

COCA-COLA

Plans to invest USD 1 bn in Mexico this year / Focus on sustainable packaging / Local recycling capacities doubled in wake of PetStar acquisition