Coke’s new bottle is lighter, thinner, and uses less plastic

Next time you grab a Diet Coke on the go, take a moment to look at the plastic bottle you have in your hand. The Coca-Cola Co. is rolling out three new bottle designs for Coca-Cola, Sprite, and brands like Fanta, and Minute Maid, which Coca-Cola Co. also owns. While each bottle is slightly different, they have one common denominator: All are now 2.5 grams lighter than they used to be. If you’re a Coke connoisseur, you’ll notice that the new 12-oz. bottle has lost the 3D pattern...