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FamilyMart and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Join Forces for Sustainability

In an exciting new initiative aimed at promoting sustainability, FamilyMart and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan have announced a collaboration to recycle pet bottle caps. This program will kick off at 20 selected FamilyMart stores in Adachi City, Tokyo, where customers can drop off their used bottle caps in specially designated collection boxes starting in late February 2026. The recycled caps will be transformed into unique original fans (uchiwa) made from recycled materials, making them not just eco-friendly but practical for the hot summer months.

Project Overview

The joint effort between FamilyMart and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan is part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since February 2023, the two companies have been collaborating on multiple projects, including educational programs, events to promote understanding of LGBTQ issues, and initiatives to enhance the traceability of bottle recycling. The bottle cap recycling program represents an accessible recycling action for consumers, encouraging community participation easily through their everyday convenience stores.

Customers will find collection boxes in the participating stores, enabling them to contribute to the recycling effort conveniently while shopping. Each cap handed over will be repurposed, with the recycled material forming the handle of the fans, which will be distributed at the same stores.

Distribution Schedule

The timeline for the bottle cap collection is set from February to the end of March 2026. As summer approaches, preparations for fan distribution will begin, with the goal of keeping the community comfortable during the hot weather. Starting in July, the original fans made from recycled caps will be distributed at the 20 participating stores in Adachi. Additionally, to kick off the distribution, five stores will provide fans ahead of the Adachi Fireworks Festival on May 30.

Participating Stores

Among the 20 participating FamilyMart stores in Adachi City include:

• - Senju-Sanchome
• - Senju-Akecho
• - Kitachijo-Eki Nishi-Guchi
• - Ponte Porta Senju
• - Higashi-Ayase 1-chome
• - Adachi Ayase 3-chome
• - Ayase Nishi-Guchi
• - Hokukuma 5-chome
• - Motoki Higashimachi
• - Rokuki 2-chome
• - Adachi Aoi
• - Nishi Arakicho 3-chome
• - Minami Hanabatake 4-chome
• - Adachi Kodai 1-chome
• - Umeda 4-chome
• - Adachi Miyagi 1-chome
• - Shimane 2-chome
• - Shimane 4-chome
• - Kohoku 2-chome
• - Gotanda Eki

The original fans will be available at specific locations after July and will be distributed earlier at the five stores that will serve as trail locations.

Commitment to Sustainability

By leveraging both companies' resources and expertise, FamilyMart and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan aim to continue their efforts in enhancing environmental sustainability. Embedded in FamilyMart’s declaration, “With you, in convenience: FamilyMart,” the initiative fosters community connections, aiming to serve as an irreplaceable hub of convenience and responsibility.

The collaboration signifies a collective step towards achieving sustainability goals, demonstrating how businesses can creatively engage customers in meaningful environmental actions. Join FamilyMart and Coca-Cola in making a difference one cap at a time!