Sprite ditches green to go green

Published

4 years ago

July 29, 2022

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Sprite has come in iconic green bottles for over 60 years but that will change from next week

In a matter of days, Sprite’s iconic bottles will be packaged with clear colouring.

The changes will only impact North American customers, in a bid to help the company recycle more efficiently.

It’s understood Sprite wants to increase the supply of recycled plastic, which can then be used to make future bottles.

“Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s likelihood of being remade into new beverage bottles.”
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The company says the transition to 100 per cent recycled plastic is projected to save more than “20 million pounds of new plastic”.

It is also expected to cut more than 25,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.

“Taking colours out of bottles improves the quality of the recycled material,” said Julian Ochoa, who is the Chief Executive of R3CYCLE, which is working with Sprite to make the changes.

“This transition will help increase availability of food-grade rPET. When recycled, clear PET Sprite bottles can be remade into bottles, helping drive a circular economy for plastic,” he says.

The iconic green bottles were often recycled into materials like clothes, which are sometimes harder to recycle.

Coloured bottles are usually recycled separately from clear ones.

U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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3 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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