Coca-Cola’s has inaugurated its Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos with capacity to process up to 13,000 metric tons of PET annually, underscoring its dedication to sustainable operations and addressing Nigeria’s plastic waste challenges. The hub converts collected plastic bottles into clean PET bales for new packaging solutions.

Speaking during on the occasion, CEO of Coca-Cola HBC, Zoran Bogdanovic, said the facility will help in reducing waste and fostering local economic growth. “By investing in the hub, we are supporting local communities and creating jobs, as well as demonstrating our commitment to building a more sustainable future,” he stated.

This initiative, he explained, aligns with Coca-Cola’s global sustainability goals, which include using 35-40 per cent recycled materials in primary packaging and collecting 70-75 per cent of bottles and cans sold by 2035. These targets reinforce the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and positioning as a change agent within Nigeria.

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