Sprite ditches green bottles to boost recycling, but critics say
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For decades, the lemon-lime drink has come in green bottles — but clear plastic is more easily recycled, the company says. Environmentalists say the issue is not the color but the single-use plastic.
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Sprite Bottles in Australia: Why They're No Longer Green
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Coca-Cola among brands greenwashing over packaging, report says, Plastics
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Moving Towards Plastic Alternatives - Expansion Solutions
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Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — and that's good for the environment
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Sprite Is Getting Rid Of Its Iconic Green Bottle After More Than 60 Years
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The Retail Success Handbook: Sustainability by BetterRetailing - Issuu
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Sprite bottles going 'green' by ditching green
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Holding Big Companies Accountable: How Genuine Are They When it Comes to Reducing Their Environmental Impact?
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Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — but environmentalists say it's not enough
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Jared Paben, Author at Plastics Recycling Update