Coca Cola Packaging

  • Beginning

    Coca cola started in 1886 by Dr. John S. Pemberton, and was sold from taps commonly used for alcohol.
  • Portable Packaging

    "Joseph Biedenharn installed bottling machinery in the rear of his Mississippi soda fountain, becoming the first to put Coca‑Cola in bottles"
  • Contour Bottle

    The contour bottle was approved by distributors and it was the new, recognizable feature of coke bottles.
  • Conducted Survey of Environmental Packaging

    In 1969, Coca-cola conducted their first study to find out the environmental effects of their packaging. They improved their design, reducing their carbon footprint.
  • 2 Liter Introduced

    The PET plastic two liter was introduced, the benefits of this new packaging include not breaking, being resealable, reyclable, and lightweight.
  • Bottles made of recycled material

    Coca cola introduced bottles made of recycled content. Since then, they have become a global leader in recycling
  • Bottles from plants

    Coca-Cola introduced a program to use plants in their bottles.