On Earth Day, America's beverage industry marks environmental commitment

Beverage industry sustainability

"When it comes to America's beverage companies, every day is Earth Day because improving our environment is a year-round effort," said Susan Neely, ABA president and CEO. "Through innovative recycling efforts, lightweighting our packaging, using hybrid vehicles, and constructing energy efficient buildings, our industry is leading the way on environmental stewardship."

Last fall, the American Beverage Association commissioned a national survey that looked at ways to improve Americans' access to curbside recycling. The survey found that 74 percent of Americans have access to some form of curbside recycling, but that the infrastructure is already in place to expand curbside recycling programs to include millions more.

In addition, the beverage industry has also led in creating "green jobs" for Americans. ABA member companies are building new recycling centers and LEED-certified buildings. The beverage industry is also expanding its delivery fleets to include more hybrid vehicles, and introducing new manufacturing processes to save energy.

"The beverage industry is committed to strong environmental leadership," Neely said. "We will continue pushing forward to engage more consumers in our efforts to recycle and keep our environment clean."

For more information on the beverage industry's recycling and environmental efforts, visit www.ameribev.org.

SOURCE: American Beverage Association

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