In 2026, Romania dramatically reduced visible litter through a nationwide deposit return scheme that rewards recycling and strengthens circular economy practices.
During the C40 World Mayors Summit this month in Copenhagen, Denmark, Carlsberg revealed two prototypes of the “Green Fibre Bottle”: fully recyclable beer bottles produced from sustainably sourced wood fibres.
The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled 300 sample bottles made using recovered and recycled plastics retrieved from the Mediterranean Sea and beaches.