Sustainable Packaging

More waste is entering the environment each year, putting pressure on ecosystems and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Asahi Beverages is tackling this global problem and has committed to designing our bottles and cans to be more sustainable.

100% of our primary packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable by the end of 2025.  Primary packaging means cans and bottles (excluding cap and label).

Whilst our bottle caps are made from recyclable material and are recyclable, we do understand that different local councils and Container Deposit Schemes may have different approaches to the recycling of caps.

We acknowledge the current suspension of soft plastics recycling in Australia, and recognise that APCO have confirmed that it is unlikely that the 2025 National Packaging Targets will be met. Nevertheless, we remain committed to supporting workable industry initiatives to reintroduce soft plastics recycling as soon as possible.

What we are targeting - our Sustainable Packaging goals:

  • 100% of our primary packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable by the end of 2025.  Primary packaging means cans and bottles (excluding cap and label)
  • Increase the amount of recycled content used in our glass bottles and aluminium cans to on avg. majority (50>%) recycled content by 2030

  • Transition to 100% eco-friendly materials for PET bottles (excluding cap and label) by 2030. Eco-friendly means either compostable, bio based or 100% recycled content

Some of our initiatives so far:

Our Australian Packaging Covenant Report: