Sprite is retiring its iconic green plastic bottle after more than 60 years, company says Sprite will now be produced in clear plastic bottles starting Aug. 1 in an effort to “support a circular economy for plastic packaging,” The Coca-Cola Co. said.
1. Sprite. A new study, conducted by a team of Chinese scientists, found that Sprite was the best way to help get rid of the effects of a hangover. According to the study, Sprite does the trick because of its ability to break down acetaldehyde, a metabolite of ethanol.
Sprite is ditching its iconic green plastic bottle in favor of more sustainable clear bottles, its parent company, The Coca-Cola Co., announced Wednesday.
It’s a major change for the bubbly lemon-lime drink that debuted in the United States back in 1961 and became a staple in households and grocery stores with its eye-catching green packaging.
The new design will start Aug. 1 and is part of an effort to “support a circular economy for plastic packaging,” The Coca-Cola Co. said in a statement .
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