Coca-Cola's Scottish factory has announced plans to completely stop sending waste to landfill by the end of 2011.

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) made the waste reduction pledge as they opened a new, more efficient production line following an investment of £3m by the soft drinks manufacturer.

Opening the newly constructed line, which will increase the rate of production by 8,000 bottles an hour, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead, said: "Coca-Cola's Scottish factory announced plans to completely stop sending waste to landfill by the end of 2011 - another significant step towards making Scotland a zero waste society.

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"The plant in East Kilbride, whose products include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Dr Pepper and Sprite, will improve its recycling facilities and work with an external waste contractor to reach the target."

Mr Lochead said the private sector has the potential to make a huge contribution towards zero waste. He was encouraged to see a global name like Coca-Cola showing leadership by taking long-term action to eradicate waste.

(GK/JM)