Coca-Cola Reverse Vending Machines in Theme Parks, Method Bottles Made with Recycled Coastal Plastic, Cabot Creamery PCR Cheese Packaging

Method is making all its clear plastic bottles with recycled recovered coastal plastic.ThePackHubMethod Uses Recycled Coastal Plastic for Cleaning Product Bottles

Method is enhancing the sustainability of its products by making all its clear plastic bottles from recycled recovered coastal plastic through a partnership with SC Johnson and Plastic Bank. This initiative has recovered the equivalent of 3 billion bottles, now repurposed into consumer product packaging. Method’s innovative packaging includes recycled plastics from coastal areas to prevent ocean and landfill pollution. The company uses this material in home cleaning, hand soap, and specialty cleaner products. Additionally, Method offers products like an all-purpose cleaner and foaming hand wash in reusable aluminum bottles with recyclable glass concentrate refills, reducing plastic use by 96%. Method’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its LEED Zero Waste factory, renewable energy usage, and various environmental certifications. The company plans to expand its use of recycled recovered coastal plastics in future products, aiming to create a circular economy and drive positive change in the industry. 

Read about an earlier initiative from Method to create a bottle made with plastic retrieved from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Cabot Creamery is adjusting its new cheese bar packaging to include 30% post-consumer recycled material.ThePackHubVermont Company Cabot Creamery Introduces More Sustainable Cheese Packaging

Cabot Creamery, a company based in Vermont, is transitioning to more sustainable packaging for its award-winning cheese. The company will now use 30% post-consumer recycled packaging for its eight-ounce (227g) cheese bars, marking a significant shift towards more eco-friendly practices. This development follows years of research and a $324,000 grant from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center. In collaboration with TC Transcontinental Packaging, Cabot tested various packaging options, ultimately selecting the one that maintained product quality and cost-effectiveness. The new packaging, which will be fully implemented by the end of the year, is expected to save water during manufacturing and reduce the company’s carbon footprint by up to 25%. Additionally, Cabot has recently upgraded its production facilities with new equipment to enhance efficiency and safety. 

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