Coca-Cola Plans Bioethanol PET Bottles in Japan

Coca-Cola Japan is planning to launch PET bottles made from bioethanol in the country, the company said.

Coca-Cola said bioethanol made from sugarcane will replace up to 30% of the oil-derived materials used in existing bottles.

The soft drinks giant said it plans to launch the bottles by April 2010, which will be used for three of its products.

Coca-Cola expects to annually cut its use of crude oil by 2,045kl.

The company will produce plastic bottles that are made completely from plant-derived materials, Coca-Cola said.