Coca‑Cola Switzerland Employees: Packaging specialist Dominik takes a close-up look at glass, aluminum, and PET

In a new video series, we are featuring Coca‑Cola Switzerland employees who show how they are championing topics in their day-to-day work that are also important to our society.

In this episode, Dominik, packaging specialist at Coca‑Cola Switzerland, takes a close-up look at various forms of packaging and explains why a well-functioning recycling system is crucial.

Episode #4: "One step forward, every day." – Dominik, packaging specialist

From glass to aluminum and PET, "All packaging materials have their pros and cons when it comes to sustainability," says Dominik, packaging specialist at Coca‑Cola Switzerland.

He considers a package to be sustainable if it protects the product as well as possible and extends its shelf life. "The more often packaging is reused, the greater its benefit to the environment," he adds. That’s why Dominik views recycling as the crucial factor when it comes to sustainable packaging.

The Swiss people are very disciplined when it comes to collecting recyclables: already today, around 83% of all PET bottles are returned in this country.

This is ultimately also due to the tireless work of PET-Recycling Switzerland. Coca‑Cola Switzerland teamed up with partners to found this organization already back in 1990. Since then, the company has made extensive efforts to promote and support collection and recycling of the beverage bottles produced.