从“用水大户”到“节水标杆” 饮料行业正在“喝”出可持续

Group 1 - The beverage industry in China is experiencing significant growth, with the market size exceeding 1 trillion yuan, but it faces challenges related to sustainable development due to high water consumption [1] - Water is a critical raw material in beverage production, and companies are exploring ways to reduce resource consumption and environmental pollution while ensuring production [1] - The Swire Coca-Cola Shanghai factory has implemented a water recycling system that processes 1,200 tons of wastewater daily, achieving a total reuse of approximately 1 million tons of water over the years, with a water resource utilization rate of 1.6 cubic meters per ton of beverage produced [1] Group 2 - Other beverage companies, such as Nongfu Spring and PepsiCo, are also advancing sustainable water management through various initiatives, including water footprint assessments and rainwater recovery [2] - Wahaha is focusing on packaging innovation by developing lightweight packaging technology to reduce plastic usage [2] - Digital technologies are being leveraged by beverage giants to enhance supply chain transparency and operational efficiency, with Wahaha implementing a data-driven production model in its intelligent beverage production base [2] Group 3 - Beverage companies are providing valuable experiences for the industry's green transformation through practices in water resource management, packaging innovation, and energy efficiency [3]