- Coca-Cola Malaysia and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES) partner to expand recycling access with the aim of encouraging greater participation in recycling within local communities.
- ‘Recycle Me!’ 2026 moves beyond retail collection points to bring recycling directly into eight PPR communities across Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 October 2026 – Coca-Cola Malaysia and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), with the support of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), have launched ‘Recycle Me!’ 2026. Thiscommunity-focused initiative brings recycling education, infrastructure, and collection activities to eight People’s Housing Programme (PPR) communities in Kuala Lumpur. The programme aims to make participation in recycling more accessible for residents by bringing collection opportunities closer to their communities and encouraging greater participation in the recovery of eligible PET bottles and aluminium cans for recycling.
The Need for Action
According to a 2021 article published by the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA), approximately 82.5% of waste generated in Malaysia was disposed of in landfills. This waste often includes recyclable materials such as PET bottles and aluminium cans, emphasizing the need for improved recycling systems and behaviours.Through Recycle Me! 2026, Coca-Cola Malaysia and its collaborators aim to provide residents with convenient opportunities to participate in recycling activities and support the collection of eligible PET bottles and aluminium cans for recycling.
Evolving and Expanding Recycling Efforts
Launched in 2023, ‘Recycle Me!’ initially focused on PET collection through retail collection points at AEON outlets across Klang Valley. In 2026, Coca-Cola Malaysia is expanding the scope. Running from October 2026 to April 2027, the programme will now include aluminium cans alongside PET bottles. By focusing on eight PPR communities, the initiative seeks to overcome accessibility challenges and foster community-driven recycling habits.
Leaders Speak on Sustainability
“As Coca-Cola Malaysia celebrates 90 years in the country, we remain focused on initiatives that create positive change in the communities we serve. Through Recycle Me! 2026, we hope to make participation in recycling more accessible for residents by bringing collection opportunities closer to where they live. Together with our collaborators, we aim to encourage greater participation in the collection of PET bottles and aluminium cans for recycling,” said Selena Tan, Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability (PACS) Director, Coca-Cola Malaysia. “
Azral Affendi Sufian, Chief Operating Officer of AFES, added: “Recycling is effective when communities understand the value of recovered materials. We aim to help residents play a role in building cleaner neighbourhoods.”
Impact and Scale
‘Recycle Me!’ 2026 supports the collection of eligible PET bottles and aluminium cans from participating communities, helping channel these materials back into the recycling value chain.
Residents will have access to monthly collection activities and recycling education programmes. To encourage active participation, the programme includes rewards and a celebration for the top-performing community. This initiative seeks to provide learnings that can support a scalable model for community recycling across the country.
