Summary of Services
- Builds stronger, more efficient recycling systems across Florida
- Works to create a cleaner, more sustainable future for Florida’s residents and ecosystems
- Pledges to reduce the amount of sugar and calories in beverages by expanding low-sugar and zero-sugar drink options
Creating Recycling Solutions and Promoting Sustainable Practices
The Florida Beverage Association (FBA) is dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and addressing the physical, economic, and ecological challenges created by plastic waste and other forms of pollution. Through a series of targeted initiatives, including Every Bottle Back, Environmental Sustainability, and More Choices. Less Sugar., The FBA works to reduce environmental impact, support healthier communities, and foster long-term stewardship of natural resources.
Reclaiming Plastic Beverage Containers
Through the Every Bottle Back Initiative, the FBA prioritizes building stronger, more efficient recycling systems across Florida. Recognizing the urgent need for improved waste management and circular economy solutions, the initiative supports efforts to reclaim plastic beverage containers so they can be recycled and remade into new products.
Working in partnership with leading beverage companies such as Dr Pepper and PepsiCo, the program aims to keep recyclable materials out of oceans, waterways, beaches, and landfills. This initiative helps reduce the beverage industry’s environmental footprint and contributes to a healthier planet.
Promoting Responsible Resource Use
FBA’s broader environmental sustainability initiatives focus on conserving natural resources and reducing pollution through innovation and collaboration. These efforts include investing in advanced recycling technologies, improving energy efficiency within operations, developing water-saving systems, and supporting community projects that protect natural habitats.
Pledging to Reduce Sugar in Beverages
In partnership with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, the FBA is also committed to improving public health through its More Choices. Less Sugar. Initiative. Beverage companies participating in this effort pledge to reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their product portfolios by expanding low-sugar and zero-sugar drink options.
This initiative empowers consumers to make healthier choices and contributes to efforts to reduce obesity and diet-related health issues within communities across Florida.