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Journey of a Coke
We'd like to take you on a journey to give you an insight into the 'lifecycle' of one of our drinks...through all the main processes we undertake to get it to you in perfect condition. You'll see it's a continuous loop from start to finish, from creation to recycling...and every time you enjoy one of our drinks you have the vital part to play in closing that loop by recycling the packaging. Explore the hidden life of a Coke here!
Lifecycle of a product
A pictorial summary of the main stages of the lifecycle of one of our drinks. Explore each stage in more detail in the following links
Packaging
The useful material that's wrapped around your drink...remember to recycle it!
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Refrigeration and storage
Keeping our drinks in tip-top enjoyment condition...
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Trace Your Coke
Ever wondered what it takes to get your drink to you in perfect condition every time? It goes on quite a journey, we can tell you!
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Manufacturing
The complex magic that goes on inside our seven UK factories...
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Refreshment
The bit we can all do - open a drink and enjoy it!
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Recycling
We currently recycle or recover 99.9% of our factory waste and 5 of our manufacturing sites are zero waste; Wakefield, Milton Keynes, Edmonton , Sidcup and East Kilbride.
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Recycling
Think about what you throw in the bin - separate out your rubbish and use your kerbside recycling scheme. If there are no recycling bins when you’re out and about, take your rubbish home with you to recycle.
