Speaking during a panel discussion, themed “Smart Waste Management for Safer Cities”, Onyemelukwe explained that Coca-Cola’s World Without Waste initiative is anchored by three fundamental goals: making 100 per cent of its packaging, recyclable globally by 2025— and using at least 50 per cent recycled material in its packaging by 2030 ; collecting and recycling a bottle or can for each one it sells by 2030 ; and bringing people together to support a healthy, debris-free environment .
This builds on its already strong track record with refillable packaging, especially in Africa and Nigeria in particular. Indeed, in its journey towards achieving “A Safer Environment”, through investments in recycling interventions and innovative packaging, reduction of Green House Gas Emissions, and increase of water security, Coca-Cola Nigeria’s sustainability actions are well-deserving of these accolades.