Riyadh – Mubasher: The recent ABB FIA Formula E Championship in the Saudi city of Diriyah witnessed a recycling initiative by Aquafina.

Aquafina, the official beverage partner of the event wanted to make it the most environmentally friendly car race yet, therefore, the company partnered with PepsiCo’s Saudi-based sustainable solutions partner Naqaa.

Naqaa revealed that recycled plastic amounted to 2,630 kilograms (KG) and was collected from 100 co-branded Aquafina recycling bins during the season-opening race.

The impressive weight of the recycled bottles is equal to three performance-based Formula E electric race cars, according to a company statement.

Moreover, the initiative reduced the event’s carbon footprint by saving the emission of 6,575 KG of CO² and conserving 69,576,000 British thermal units BTUs) of heat energy. It also represents a saving of 14.1 cubic meters of landfill space.

By 2025, PepsiCo wants all its packaging 100% recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.