Green Daily

Have you ever really taken a moment to think about the environmental impact of Coke machines? You might not give it a second thought, but just imagine all of the electricity that goes into keeping a few dozens cans or bottles of soda cold. Some of these may be quite old, sitting outside in the elements, working their little AC units to the bone. Just imagine how hard your refrigerator would have to work if you put it outside in the summer.

Well fortunately, Coca-Cola realized a few years ago that they need to do something about the efficiency of their vending machines. Originally, they had 6,000 new CO2-cooled units placed world-wide as a test of sorts. These units emit 75% fewer greenhouse gases than their HFC counterparts. Now, since those original 6,000 units have proven successful, the company has purchased 100,000 additional machines to include in their array of over 10 millions units currently operating globally. In addition to these, Coca-Cola has also invested $40 million to research next generation refrigeration technologies. It's certainly good to see when large companies like this are taking steps in the right direction, as an example for us all.