Research Task 5

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B. Coke'and'packaging'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vny5zLhp0'

- why do we need to wrap everything - it wasn’t always like that 
- Packaging is to maintain high quality – gets to consumer same way it leaves the factory - coke 30 less plastic and aluminium that they did 10 years ago
- Cans are now 50% recycle and as thin as a human hair – reducing the weight of it by 20%
- Vending machines which senses how many people are around -  changing the temperature so it is colder when it is more in use
- we need to be more creative about what we do about out waste

C. Clever'Little'Bag'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwRulz8hPKI'

- changing a box into a bag this reduces the use of cardboard by 65%
- 8500 tons of paper
- 20 million mega joules of electricity
- 1 million liters of water
-reducing carbon dioxide by 10,000 tons

D. UPS'Courier'–'Sustainable''Packaging''video'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcX3EWc_Z6c'

Key points for sustainable packaging in forms of transporting

-       Damage prevention

-       Product to package ratio

    Corrugated it’s the most recycled product in our 

E. Coke'Plant'Bottle'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzO_7sp8ce4'

- made from 22.5% plant based material and 25% recycled plastic

- 100% recyclable

- end of 2020 coke aims to make all there bottles out of the plant bassed plastic 

G. Local'sustainable'packager:'

http://www.biopac.co.uk/' '

- Biopac is the UK’s leading developer and supplier of eco-friendly packaging and catering disposables.

- 100% biodegradable packaging can be composted and broken down completely in less than 12 weeks?

- At Biopac, we work hard to ensure our products convey a ‘green’ message to help our clients communicate their green credentials. Two of our most popular products - 'I am not a plastic cup' and 'I'm a green cup' – do exactly that. The message on the packaging itself highlights your green credentials. This can add significant value to your brand or business.